Sherwin Williams Perfect Greige SW 6073

What are Sherwin Williams Perfect Greige undertones?

The undertone of Perfect Greige 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Perfect Greige SW 6073 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 30° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6073 Perfect Greige HSL code: 30, 14%, 67%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Perfect Greige

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Perfect Greige:

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 6073
Perfect Greige

• SW 6001
  Grayish

  

• SW 9572
  Warm Pewter

  

• SW 7023
  Requisite Gray

  

• SW 7077
  Original White

  

• SW 9550
  Mercurial

  

Darker shades

SW 6073
Perfect Greige

• SW 7039
  Virtual Taupe

  

• SW 7514
  Foothills

  

• SW 2855
  Sycamore Tan

  

• SW 7508
  Tavern Taupe

  

• SW 9174
  Moth Wing

  

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 Perfect Greige with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.

SW 6073
Perfect Greige

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

LRV of Perfect Greige

Perfect Greige has an LRV of 41.65% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b7ab9f
RGB Decimal	183, 171, 159
RGB Percent	71.76%, 67.06%, 62.35%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 13.11% Value: 71.76%
HSL	hsl(30, 14, 67)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.56 Yellow: 13.11 Key: 28.24
YIQ	Y: 173.22 I: 11.007 Q: -1.196
XYZ	X: 40.348 Y: 41.697 Z: 38.714
CIE Lab	L:70.661 a:2.238 b:7.728
CIE Luv	L:70.661 u:7.863 v:10.642
Decimal	12037023
Hunter Lab	64.573, -1.468, 9.654