Sherwin Williams Portico SW 7548

What are Sherwin Williams Portico undertones?

The undertone of Portico 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Portico SW 7548 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 35° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7548 Portico HSL code: 35, 22%, 66%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 Portico

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Portico:

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 7548
Portico

• SW 7043
  Worldly Gray

  

• SW 9588
  High Sierra

  

• SW 7051
  Analytical Gray

  

• SW 7050
  Useful Gray

  

• SW 6071
  Popular Gray

  

Darker shades

SW 7548
Portico

• SW 9124
  Verde Marrón

  

• SW 6138
  Artifact

  

• SW 9116
  Serengeti Grass

  

• SW 7534
  Outerbanks

  

• SW 6150
  Universal Khaki

  

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 Portico with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Sherwin Williams Tarragon and Rain Cloud.

SW 7548
Portico

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9140
  Blustery Sky

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

LRV of Portico

Portico has an LRV of 41.76% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#bbab95
RGB Decimal	187, 171, 149
RGB Percent	73.33%, 67.06%, 58.43%
HSV	Hue: 35° Saturation: 20.32% Value: 73.33%
HSL	hsl(35, 22, 66)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.56 Yellow: 20.32 Key: 26.67
YIQ	Y: 173.276 I: 16.604 Q: -3.462
XYZ	X: 40.481 Y: 41.862 Z: 34.373
CIE Lab	L:70.775 a:2.158 b:13.432
CIE Luv	L:70.775 u:11.073 v:18.391
Decimal	12299157
Hunter Lab	64.7, -1.545, 13.791