Sherwin Williams Open Air SW 6491
| Official page: | Open Air SW 6491 |
| Code: | SW 6491 |
| Name: | Open Air |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Open Air?
Sherwin Williams' Open Air (SW 6491) is a breathtaking hue that brings a refreshing touch to any space. This light and airy color exudes a sense of tranquility and sophistication—perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, or home offices where you want to create a calm and serene atmosphere. The soft tones of Open Air (SW 6491) effortlessly blend with both modern and traditional decor styles, making it a versatile choice for those looking to infuse their interiors with a touch of elegance. Whether used as the main wall color or as an accent, Open Air (SW 6491) will instantly uplift and brighten the room, creating a luminous and inviting ambiance.
Open Air for bedroom
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Open Air for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6491 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 6491 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Open Air reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Open Air undertones?
The undertone of Open Air 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#C7DFE0
RGB code:
199, 223, 224
Is Sherwin Williams Open Air SW 6491 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 182° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6491 Open Air HSL code: 182, 29%, 83%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Open Air
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Open Air:
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 6491
Open Air
Darker shades
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 Open Air with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 2, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Open Air
Open Air has an LRV of 70.12% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 70.12%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #c7dfe0 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 199, 223, 224 | |
| RGB Percent | 78.04%, 87.45%, 87.84% | |
| HSV | Hue: 182° Saturation: 11.16% Value: 87.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(182, 29, 83) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.16 Magenta: 0.45 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 215.938 I: -14.623 Q: -4.766 | |
| XYZ | X: 63.391 Y: 70.298 Z: 80.73 | |
| CIE Lab | L:87.143 a:-7.73 b:-3.185 | |
| CIE Luv | L:87.143 u:-12.917 v:-3.564 | |
| Decimal | 13098976 | |
| Hunter Lab | 83.844, -11.77, 1.603 | |
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