Sherwin Williams Peace Yellow SW 2857

What are Sherwin Williams Peace Yellow undertones?

The undertone of Peace Yellow can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Peace Yellow SW 2857 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2857 Peace Yellow HSL code: 37, 70%, 78%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Peace Yellow

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Peace Yellow:

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 2857
Peace Yellow

• SW 6665
  Gardenia

  

• SW 0051
  Classic Ivory

  

• SW 7676
  Paper Lantern

  

• SW 7119
  Venetian Lace

  

• SW 6651
  Cherish Cream

  

Darker shades

SW 2857
Peace Yellow

• SW 7682
  Bee's Wax

  

• SW 6374
  Torchlight

  

• SW 9012
  Polvo de Oro

  

• SW 6380
  Humble Gold

  

• SW 6690
  Gambol Gold

  

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 Peace Yellow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Sherwin Williams Bluebird Feather and Rhythmic Blue.

SW 2857
Peace Yellow

• SW 9062
  Bluebird Feather

  

• SW 6806
  Rhythmic Blue

  

• SW 9065
  Perfect Periwinkle

  

• SW 6814
  Breathtaking

  

• SW 6527
  Blissful Blue

  

• SW 9684
  Azure Tide

  

• SW 6968
  Hyacinth Tint

  

LRV of Peace Yellow

Peace Yellow has an LRV of 65.34% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#eecf9e
RGB Decimal	238, 207, 158
RGB Percent	93.33%, 81.18%, 61.96%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 33.61% Value: 93.33%
HSL	hsl(37, 70, 78)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.03 Yellow: 33.61 Key: 6.67
YIQ	Y: 210.683 I: 34.219 Q: -8.691
XYZ	X: 63.745 Y: 65.274 Z: 41.58
CIE Lab	L:84.625 a:3.935 b:28.39
CIE Luv	L:84.625 u:22.597 v:38.291
Decimal	15650718
Hunter Lab	80.792, -0.55, 26.041