Sherwin Williams Paradise SW 6720

What are Sherwin Williams Paradise undertones?

The undertone of Paradise can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Paradise SW 6720 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 72° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6720 Paradise HSL code: 72, 44%, 34%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Paradise

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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Paradise:

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 6720
Paradise

• SW 6719
  Gecko

  

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 Paradise with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 252, such as Sherwin Williams Purple Passage and Plummy.

SW 6720
Paradise

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 6558
  Plummy

  

• SW 6827
  Elation

  

• SW 7139
  Lady's Slipper

  

• SW 6824
  Forget-Me-Not

  

• SW 6545
  Majestic Purple

  

• SW 6552
  Dewberry

  

LRV of Paradise

Paradise has an LRV of 17.68% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#6c7b30
RGB Decimal	108, 123, 48
RGB Percent	42.35%, 48.24%, 18.82%
HSV	Hue: 72° Saturation: 60.98% Value: 48.24%
HSL	hsl(72, 44, 34)
CMYK	Cyan: 12.2 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 60.98 Key: 51.76
YIQ	Y: 109.965 I: 15.162 Q: -26.513
XYZ	X: 13.801 Y: 17.568 Z: 5.459
CIE Lab	L:48.967 a:-17.231 b:38.264
CIE Luv	L:48.967 u:-6.287 v:44.567
Decimal	7109424
Hunter Lab	41.914, -14.574, 21.617