Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume SW 0020

Let’s dive into a full Peacock Plume paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 0020. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:SW 0020
Color name:Peacock Plume
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Historic Interior Color Wall, Victorian (1830s-1910s)

What are Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#739694

RGB code:

115, 150, 148

Is Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume SW 0020 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 177° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 0020 Peacock Plume HSL code: 177, 14%, 52%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Darker shades

Sherwin Williams SW 0020 Peacock Plume

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Peacock Plume SW 0020 vs Bracing Blue SW 6242

Can't decide between these stunning hues? We'll help you compare these two color to find the perfect shade for your home.

Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume SW 0020 vs Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue SW 6242Open Peacock Plume SW 0020
LRV: 27.47%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 24.61%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Peacock Plume SW 0020 vs Mountain Stream SW 7612

Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Sherwin Williams Peacock Plume SW 0020 vs Sherwin Williams Mountain Stream SW 7612Open Peacock Plume SW 0020
LRV: 27.47%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 25.3%
Medium color
Temperature: cold