Sherwin Williams Radiant Dawn SW 9661

What are Sherwin Williams Radiant Dawn undertones?

The undertone of Radiant Dawn 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Radiant Dawn SW 9661 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9661 Radiant Dawn HSL code: 37, 42%, 86%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Radiant Dawn

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Radiant Dawn:

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 9661
Radiant Dawn

• SW 7002
  Downy

  

• SW 6140
  Moderate White

  

• SW 9180
  Aged White

  

• SW 7012
  Creamy

  

• SW 7566
  Westhighland White

  

Darker shades

SW 9661
Radiant Dawn

• SW 2813
  Downing Straw

  

• SW 6120
  Believable Buff

  

• SW 7716
  Croissant

  

• SW 7537
  Irish Cream

  

• SW 6119
  Antique White

  

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 Radiant Dawn with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.

SW 9661
Radiant Dawn

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

LRV of Radiant Dawn

Radiant Dawn has an LRV of 75.42% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ebe0ce
RGB Decimal	235, 224, 206
RGB Percent	92.16%, 87.84%, 80.78%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 12.34% Value: 92.16%
HSL	hsl(37, 42, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.68 Yellow: 12.34 Key: 7.84
YIQ	Y: 225.237 I: 12.339 Q: -3.275
XYZ	X: 72.055 Y: 75.431 Z: 69.14
CIE Lab	L:89.594 a:0.762 b:10.155
CIE Luv	L:89.594 u:7.497 v:14.929
Decimal	15458510
Hunter Lab	86.851, -3.897, 13.596