Sherwin Williams Ramie SW 6156

What are Sherwin Williams Ramie undertones?

The undertone of Ramie 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Ramie SW 6156 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 38° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6156 Ramie HSL code: 38, 30%, 72%

• 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.

How light temperature affects Ramie

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 Ramie:

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 6156
Ramie

• SW 7524
  Dhurrie Beige

  

• SW 7738
  Cargo Pants

  

• SW 7637
  Oyster White

  

• SW 7627
  White Heron

  

• SW 7541
  Grecian Ivory

  

Darker shades

SW 6156
Ramie

• SW 9121
  Sawgrass Basket

  

• SW 9118
  Tarnished Treasure

  

• SW 0011
  Crewel Tan

  

• SW 9120
  Tumblin' Tumbleweed

  

• SW 0043
  Peristyle Brass

  

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 Ramie with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.

SW 6156
Ramie

• 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 Ramie

Ramie has an LRV of 52.15% 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	#cdbda2
RGB Decimal	205, 189, 162
RGB Percent	80.39%, 74.12%, 63.53%
HSV	Hue: 38° Saturation: 20.98% Value: 80.39%
HSL	hsl(38, 30, 72)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.8 Yellow: 20.98 Key: 19.61
YIQ	Y: 190.706 I: 18.211 Q: -5.018
XYZ	X: 49.895 Y: 51.984 Z: 41.578
CIE Lab	L:77.271 a:1.314 b:15.713
CIE Luv	L:77.271 u:11.331 v:21.978
Decimal	13483426
Hunter Lab	72.1, -2.648, 16.279