Sherwin Williams Perfect Khaki SW 9612

What are Sherwin Williams Perfect Khaki undertones?

The undertone of Perfect Khaki 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Khaki SW 9612 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 34° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9612 Perfect Khaki HSL code: 34, 17%, 64%

• 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 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 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 Khaki

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 Khaki:

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 9612
Perfect Khaki

• SW 9550
  Mercurial

  

• SW 7647
  Crushed Ice

  

• SW 9578
  Restoration

  

• SW 7641
  Colonnade Gray

  

• SW 9567
  Viaduct

  

Darker shades

SW 9612
Perfect Khaki

• SW 7550
  Resort Tan

  

• SW 9117
  Urban Jungle

  

• SW 7038
  Tony Taupe

  

• SW 6159
  High Tea

  

• SW 2841
  Weathered Shingle

  

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 Khaki with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.

SW 9612
Perfect Khaki

• 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 Khaki

Perfect Khaki has an LRV of 38.18% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b2a492
RGB Decimal	178, 164, 146
RGB Percent	69.80%, 64.31%, 57.25%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 17.98% Value: 69.8%
HSL	hsl(34, 17, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.87 Yellow: 17.98 Key: 30.2
YIQ	Y: 166.134 I: 14.127 Q: -2.64
XYZ	X: 36.823 Y: 38.092 Z: 32.599
CIE Lab	L:68.088 a:2.051 b:11.183
CIE Luv	L:68.088 u:9.551 v:15.274
Decimal	11707538
Hunter Lab	61.719, -1.509, 11.887