Sherwin Williams Opalescent SW 9686

What are Sherwin Williams Opalescent undertones?

The undertone of Opalescent can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Opalescent SW 9686 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 225° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9686 Opalescent HSL code: 225, 7%, 88%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Opalescent

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Opalescent:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 9686
Opalescent

• SW 6539
  Soothing White

  

Darker shades

SW 9686
Opalescent

• SW 9688
  Modern Lavender

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Opalescent with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 45, such as Sherwin Williams Griffin and Warm Stone.

SW 9686
Opalescent

• SW 7026
  Griffin

  

• SW 7032
  Warm Stone

  

• SW 9550
  Mercurial

  

• SW 9608
  Habitat

  

• SW 7045
  Intellectual Gray

  

• SW 9546
  Lunar Lite

  

• SW 6173
  Cocoon

  

LRV of Opalescent

Opalescent has an LRV of 74.64% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#dfe0e3
RGB Decimal	223, 224, 227
RGB Percent	87.45%, 87.84%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 225° Saturation: 1.76% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(225, 7, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.76 Magenta: 1.32 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 224.043 I: -1.56 Q: 0.722
XYZ	X: 70.949 Y: 74.545 Z: 83.303
CIE Lab	L:89.18 a:0.204 b:-1.577
CIE Luv	L:89.18 u:-0.728 v:-2.454
Decimal	14672099
Hunter Lab	86.34, -4.414, 3.233