Sherwin Williams Peppery SW 6615
| Official page: | Peppery SW 6615 |
| Code: | SW 6615 |
| Name: | Peppery |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Retro Revival, Rustic Sun |
What color is Sherwin Williams Peppery?
Sherwin Williams SW 6615 Peppery is a sophisticated and rich dark gray with hints of deep charcoal undertones. This bold hue adds depth and drama to any space, making it perfect for creating a modern and chic atmosphere. Pair SW 6615 Peppery with crisp white accents for a striking contrast, or combine it with soft pastels like SW 7008 Alabaster for a more sophisticated look. Additionally, earthy tones such as SW 7036 Accessible Beige or SW 6204 Sea Salt complement SW 6615 Peppery beautifully, creating a harmonious and balanced palette. Elevate your interior design with this versatile and stylish color that is sure to make a statement in any room.
Peppery for living room
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Sherwin Williams SW 6615 on kitchen cabinets
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What are Sherwin Williams Peppery undertones?
The undertone of Peppery 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#B85444
RGB code:
184, 84, 68
Is Sherwin Williams Peppery SW 6615 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 8° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6615 Peppery HSL code: 8, 46%, 49%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
- 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.
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 Peppery
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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Peppery:
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 6615
Peppery
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 Peppery with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 188, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.
LRV of Peppery
Peppery has an LRV of 16.94% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 16.94%, 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 | #b85444 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 184, 84, 68 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.16%, 32.94%, 26.67% | |
| HSV | Hue: 8° Saturation: 63.04% Value: 72.16% | |
| HSL | hsl(8, 46, 49) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 54.35 Yellow: 63.04 Key: 27.84 | |
| YIQ | Y: 112.076 I: 64.732 Q: 16.174 | |
| XYZ | X: 23.983 Y: 16.951 Z: 7.476 | |
| CIE Lab | L:48.199 a:39.236 b:28.789 | |
| CIE Luv | L:48.199 u:75.946 v:24.468 | |
| Decimal | 12080196 | |
| Hunter Lab | 41.172, 31.926, 18.054 | |
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