Sherwin Williams Radiant Lilac SW 0074

What are Sherwin Williams Radiant Lilac undertones?

The undertones of Radiant Lilac can be accurately described as a Purple and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Lilac SW 0074 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 309° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 0074 Radiant Lilac HSL code: 309, 13%, 59%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Radiant 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:

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 Radiant Lilac:

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 Lilac with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 129, such as Sherwin Williams Kingston and Window Pane.

SW 0074
Radiant Lilac

• SW 9677
  Kingston

  

• SW 6210
  Window Pane

  

• SW 9657
  Piedmont

  

• SW 0041
  Dard Hunter Green

  

• SW 0016
  Billiard Green

  

• SW 2847
  Roycroft Bottle Green

  

• SW 9678
  Holly Glen

  

LRV of Radiant Lilac

Radiant Lilac has an LRV of 28.25% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a489a0
RGB Decimal	164, 137, 160
RGB Percent	64.31%, 53.73%, 62.75%
HSV	Hue: 309° Saturation: 16.46% Value: 64.31%
HSL	hsl(309, 13, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.46 Yellow: 2.44 Key: 35.69
YIQ	Y: 147.695 I: 8.698 Q: 12.869
XYZ	X: 30.599 Y: 28.322 Z: 37.103
CIE Lab	L:60.179 a:14.327 b:-8.352
CIE Luv	L:60.179 u:14.181 v:-14.529
Decimal	10783136
Hunter Lab	53.219, 9.5, -4.083