Sherwin Williams Polished Concrete SW 9167

What are Sherwin Williams Polished Concrete undertones?

The undertone of Polished Concrete 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Polished Concrete SW 9167 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 22° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9167 Polished Concrete HSL code: 22, 5%, 60%

• 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 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 Polished Concrete

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 Polished Concrete:

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 9167
Polished Concrete

• SW 6002
  Essential Gray

  

• SW 6003
  Proper Gray

  

• SW 6001
  Grayish

  

• SW 9572
  Warm Pewter

  

• SW 6008
  Individual White

  

Darker shades

SW 9167
Polished Concrete

• SW 6004
  Mink

  

• SW 6075
  Garret Gray

  

• SW 6005
  Folkstone

  

• SW 6039
  Poised Taupe

  

• SW 9160
  Armadillo

  

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 Polished Concrete with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 202, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

SW 9167
Polished Concrete

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

LRV of Polished Concrete

Polished Concrete has an LRV of 31.62% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9e9793
RGB Decimal	158, 151, 147
RGB Percent	61.96%, 59.22%, 57.65%
HSV	Hue: 22° Saturation: 6.96% Value: 61.96%
HSL	hsl(22, 5, 60)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.43 Yellow: 6.96 Key: 38.04
YIQ	Y: 152.637 I: 5.457 Q: 0.236
XYZ	X: 30.433 Y: 31.509 Z: 32.075
CIE Lab	L:62.935 a:1.823 b:3.02
CIE Luv	L:62.935 u:4.322 v:3.975
Decimal	10393491
Hunter Lab	56.133, -1.459, 5.415