Sherwin Williams Persimmon SW 6339
| Official page: | Persimmon SW 6339 |
| Code: | SW 6339 |
| Name: | Persimmon |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Assistance |
What color is Sherwin Williams Persimmon?
Sherwin Williams SW 6339 Persimmon is a bold and vibrant hue with a warm undertone. This rich and energetic color adds a pop of personality to any space, making it a perfect choice for those looking to make a statement. Persimmon pairs beautifully with colors such as SW 7006 Extra White for a high-contrast, modern look, or SW 7016 Mindful Gray for a more balanced and sophisticated palette. Incorporate accents in SW 6385 Dover White to soften the intensity of Persimmon while still maintaining a cohesive color scheme. Experiment with these complementary shades to create a dynamic and visually appealing interior design.
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What are Sherwin Williams Persimmon undertones?
Persimmon has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#D9987C
RGB code:
217, 152, 124
Is Sherwin Williams Persimmon SW 6339 cool or warm?
At 18° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6339 Persimmon HSL code: 18, 55%, 67%
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.
How light temperature affects Persimmon
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 Red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Persimmon:
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 6339
Persimmon
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 Persimmon with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Sherwin Williams Sleepy Blue and Tranquil Aqua.
LRV of Persimmon
Persimmon has an LRV of 38.72% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 38.72%, 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 | #d9987c | |
| RGB Decimal | 217, 152, 124 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.10%, 59.61%, 48.63% | |
| HSV | Hue: 18° Saturation: 42.86% Value: 85.1% | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 55, 67) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.95 Yellow: 42.86 Key: 14.9 | |
| YIQ | Y: 168.243 I: 47.731 Q: 5.036 | |
| XYZ | X: 43.483 Y: 38.666 Z: 24.236 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.509 a:21.006 b:24.497 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.509 u:46.308 v:28.077 | |
| Decimal | 14260348 | |
| Hunter Lab | 62.182, 16.003, 20.419 |
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