Sherwin Williams Opaline SW 6189

What are Sherwin Williams Opaline undertones?

The undertone of Opaline can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Opaline SW 6189 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 82° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6189 Opaline HSL code: 82, 11%, 86%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm 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.
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Opaline

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 Opaline:

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 6189
Opaline

• SW 6252
  Ice Cube

  

• SW 9544
  Dashing

  

• SW 9543
  Gypsum

  

• SW 7007
  Ceiling Bright White

  

• SW 9676
  Green Glimpse

  

Darker shades

SW 6189
Opaline

• SW 0059
  Frostwork

  

• SW 0052
  Pearl Gray

  

• SW 0066
  Cascade Green

  

• SW 7057
  Silver Strand

  

• SW 9630
  Moorstone

  

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 Opaline with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 262, such as Sherwin Williams Wood Violet and Berry Cream.

SW 6189
Opaline

• SW 6557
  Wood Violet

  

• SW 9075
  Berry Cream

  

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 6558
  Plummy

  

• SW 6827
  Elation

  

• SW 6820
  Inspired Lilac

  

• SW 6824
  Forget-Me-Not

  

LRV of Opaline

Opaline has an LRV of 73.05% 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	#dcdfd7
RGB Decimal	220, 223, 215
RGB Percent	86.27%, 87.45%, 84.31%
HSV	Hue: 82° Saturation: 3.59% Value: 87.45%
HSL	hsl(82, 11, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.35 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.59 Key: 12.55
YIQ	Y: 221.191 I: 0.783 Q: -3.124
XYZ	X: 68.166 Y: 72.897 Z: 74.751
CIE Lab	L:88.399 a:-2.44 b:3.564
CIE Luv	L:88.399 u:-1.26 v:5.82
Decimal	14475223
Hunter Lab	85.38, -6.904, 7.857