Sherwin Williams Pearl Onion SW 7126

What are Sherwin Williams Pearl Onion undertones?

The undertone of Pearl Onion 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Pearl Onion SW 7126 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 64° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7126 Pearl Onion HSL code: 64, 30%, 91%

• 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 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 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 Pearl Onion

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 Pearl Onion:

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 7126
Pearl Onion

• SW 7757
  High Reflective White

  

Darker shades

SW 7126
Pearl Onion

• SW 6428
  Honeydew

  

• SW 6427
  Sprout

  

• SW 7127
  Apple Slice

  

• SW 6422
  Shagreen

  

• SW 6429
  Baize Green

  

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 Pearl Onion with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 244, such as Sherwin Williams Purple Passage and Mountain Fig.

SW 7126
Pearl Onion

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 9690
  Mountain Fig

  

• SW 6827
  Elation

  

• SW 7139
  Lady's Slipper

  

• SW 6824
  Forget-Me-Not

  

• SW 6545
  Majestic Purple

  

• SW 6552
  Dewberry

  

LRV of Pearl Onion

Pearl Onion has an LRV of 85.69% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#eeefe1
RGB Decimal	238, 239, 225
RGB Percent	93.33%, 93.73%, 88.24%
HSV	Hue: 64° Saturation: 5.86% Value: 93.73%
HSL	hsl(64, 30, 91)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.42 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.86 Key: 6.27
YIQ	Y: 237.105 I: 3.903 Q: -4.568
XYZ	X: 79.714 Y: 85.347 Z: 83.488
CIE Lab	L:94.032 a:-2.755 b:6.655
CIE Luv	L:94.032 u:0.197 v:10.568
Decimal	15658977
Hunter Lab	92.383, -7.65, 11.087