Sherwin Williams Queen Anne Lilac SW 0021

Code:SW 0021
Name:Queen Anne Lilac
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well, Historic Interior Color Wall, 2018 Connectivity, Purely Refined, Victorian (1830s-1910s)

What color is Sherwin Williams Queen Anne Lilac?

Sherwin Williams SW 0021 Queen Anne Lilac adds a soft and elegant touch to any space. This muted shade pairs beautifully with rich jewel tones like emerald green or sapphire blue for a luxurious and sophisticated look. For a more modern feel, combine it with crisp whites or soft greys to create a serene and calming atmosphere. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, SW 0021 Queen Anne Lilac brings a timeless and chic vibe to any room.

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What are Sherwin Williams Queen Anne Lilac undertones?

Queen Anne Lilac 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:

#C0B6B4

RGB code:

192, 182, 180

Is Sherwin Williams Queen Anne Lilac SW 0021 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 10°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

SW 0021 Queen Anne Lilac HSL code: 10, 9%, 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 Queen Anne Lilac

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Queen Anne Lilac:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Queen Anne Lilac with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 190, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

LRV of Queen Anne Lilac

Queen Anne Lilac has an LRV of 47.83% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 47.83%, 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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HEX#c0b6b4Copy color code
RGB Decimal192, 182, 180Copy color code
RGB Percent75.29%, 71.37%, 70.59%Copy color code
HSVHue: 10° Saturation: 6.25% Value: 75.29%Copy color code
HSLhsl(10, 9, 73)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.21 Yellow: 6.25 Key: 24.71Copy color code
YIQY: 184.762 I: 6.602 Q: 1.493Copy color code
XYZX: 46.703 Y: 47.958 Z: 49.964Copy color code
CIE LabL:74.798 a:3.18 b:2.286Copy color code
CIE LuvL:74.798 u:5.941 v:2.805Copy color code
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Hunter Lab69.252, -0.812, 5.699Copy color code
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