Sherwin Williams Practical Beige SW 6100
| Official page: | Practical Beige SW 6100 |
| Code: | SW 6100 |
| Name: | Practical Beige |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well - Unplug, Naturally Neutral, Warm Neutrals |
What color is Sherwin Williams Practical Beige?
Enhance your space with the warm and inviting tones of Sherwin Williams SW 6100 Practical Beige. This versatile color seamlessly blends earthy beige undertones with a touch of sophistication, creating a modern yet cozy ambiance. Pair Practical Beige with accents in SW 7008 Alabaster for a crisp and clean contrast, or with SW 6204 Sea Salt for a serene and harmonious palette. Elevate your interior design with this timeless neutral hue that complements a variety of decor styles, from contemporary to traditional. Experience the transformative power of Practical Beige in your home today.
Practical Beige for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Sherwin Williams Practical Beige undertones?
The undertone of Practical Beige 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#C9B29C
RGB code:
201, 178, 156
Is Sherwin Williams Practical Beige SW 6100 cool or warm?
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With a hue of 29° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6100 Practical Beige HSL code: 29, 29%, 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.
- 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 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Practical Beige
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Practical Beige:
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
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Darker shades
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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 Practical Beige with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.
LRV of Practical Beige
Practical Beige has an LRV of 46.52% 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 46.52%, 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 | #c9b29c |  |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 178, 156 | |
| RGB Percent | 78.82%, 69.80%, 61.18% | |
| HSV | Hue: 29° Saturation: 22.39% Value: 78.82% | |
| HSL | hsl(29, 29, 70) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.44 Yellow: 22.39 Key: 21.18 | |
| YIQ | Y: 182.369 I: 20.775 Q: -1.981 | |
| XYZ | X: 46.008 Y: 46.66 Z: 38.026 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.972 a:4.778 b:14.28 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.972 u:15.535 v:19.207 | |
| Decimal | 13218460 | |
| Hunter Lab | 68.308, 0.688, 14.81 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6100 Practical Beige
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