Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro SW 9012
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- Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro reviews (2 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro undertones?
- Is Polvo de Oro SW 9012 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Polvo de Oro
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Polvo de Oro SW 9012
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Polvo de Oro SW 9012 |
| Code: | SW 9012 |
| Name: | Polvo de Oro |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro?
Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro SW 9012 is a warm, mid-light golden peach with a softly muted, earthy cast. Its #e8b87f color value reads as sun-baked apricot in bright daylight, while lower evening light can bring out more of its caramel and ochre depth. It has enough color to hold its own on a full wall, especially in dining rooms, kitchens, or entryways that need warmth without the heaviness of a deep terracotta. Polvo de Oro also makes a lively choice for painted cabinetry or an accent wall paired with creamy off-whites, warm taupes, and natural oak. Matte black hardware, woven fibers, aged brass, and clay-toned tile give this shade a grounded, tactile setting.
Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro reviews (2 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro undertones?
Polvo de Oro is a mid-light, soft golden beige. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
232, 184, 127
Is Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 33° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 9012 Polvo de Oro HSL code: 33, 70%, 70%
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 Polvo de Oro
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro:
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 9012
Polvo de Oro
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 Polvo de Oro with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Sherwin Williams Bluebird Feather and Secure Blue.
LRV of Polvo de Oro
Polvo de Oro has an LRV of 52.97% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 52.97%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #e8b87f |
| RGB Decimal | 232, 184, 127 |
| RGB Percent | 90.98%, 72.16%, 49.80% |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 45.26% Value: 90.98% |
| HSL | hsl(33, 70, 70) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.69 Yellow: 45.26 Key: 9.02 |
| YIQ | Y: 191.854 I: 46.92 Q: -7.585 |
| XYZ | X: 54.252 Y: 52.972 Z: 27.44 |
| CIE Lab | L:77.859 a:10.195 b:35.496 |
| CIE Luv | L:77.859 u:35.639 v:44.193 |
| Decimal | 15251583 |
| Hunter Lab | 72.782, 5.685, 28.594 |
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