Sherwin Williams Polite White SW 6056

What are Sherwin Williams Polite White undertones?

The undertone of Polite White 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Polite White SW 6056 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 26° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6056 Polite White HSL code: 26, 32%, 87%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Polite White

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 Polite White:

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 6056
Polite White

• SW 6084
  Modest White

  

• SW 6049
  Gorgeous White

  

• SW 6091
  Reliable White

  

• SW 0053
  Porcelain

  

• SW 9696
  Pale Pink

  

Darker shades

SW 6056
Polite White

• SW 6092
  Lightweight Beige

  

• SW 6057
  Malted Milk

  

• SW 6094
  Sensational Sand

  

• SW 9096
  Beige Intenso

  

• SW 7713
  Tawny Tan

  

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 Polite White with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 206, such as Sherwin Williams Glass Bead and Morning at Sea.

SW 6056
Polite White

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

LRV of Polite White

Polite White has an LRV of 74.04% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#e9ddd4
RGB Decimal	233, 221, 212
RGB Percent	91.37%, 86.67%, 83.14%
HSV	Hue: 26° Saturation: 9.01% Value: 91.37%
HSL	hsl(26, 32, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.15 Yellow: 9.01 Key: 8.63
YIQ	Y: 223.562 I: 10.043 Q: -0.262
XYZ	X: 71.342 Y: 73.791 Z: 72.754
CIE Lab	L:88.824 a:2.575 b:5.881
CIE Luv	L:88.824 u:7.518 v:8.352
Decimal	15326676
Hunter Lab	85.902, -2.082, 9.916