Sherwin Williams Ponder SW 7079
| Official page: | Ponder SW 7079 |
| Code: | SW 7079 |
| Name: | Ponder |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Ponder?
Step into a cozy retreat painted in Sherwin Williams' tranquil SW 7079 Ponder. This soft, soothing green-grey hue effortlessly blends nature with modern design, creating a serene ambiance in any space. SW 7079 Ponder is perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices, where its calming presence encourages relaxation and focus. Pair it with crisp white accents and natural textures for a refreshing, contemporary look that invites tranquility into your home. Let SW 7079 Ponder envelop you in a sense of peace and harmony, making it a versatile and timeless choice for your interiors.
Ponder for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing purple shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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What are Sherwin Williams Ponder undertones?
Ponder 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:
#BCB6B6
RGB code:
188, 182, 182
Is Sherwin Williams Ponder SW 7079 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 0°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 7079 Ponder HSL code: 0, 4%, 73%
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 Ponder
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Ponder:
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
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 Ponder with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.
LRV of Ponder
Ponder has an LRV of 47.74% 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 47.74%, 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 | #bcb6b6 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 188, 182, 182 | |
| RGB Percent | 73.73%, 71.37%, 71.37% | |
| HSV | Hue: 0° Saturation: 3.19% Value: 73.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 4, 73) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.19 Yellow: 3.19 Key: 26.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 183.794 I: 3.575 Q: 1.269 | |
| XYZ | X: 45.909 Y: 47.525 Z: 50.998 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.524 a:2.112 b:0.756 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.524 u:3.452 v:0.75 | |
| Decimal | 12367542 | |
| Hunter Lab | 68.938, -1.772, 4.396 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 7079 Ponder
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