Sherwin Williams Rarified Air SW 6525

What are Sherwin Williams Rarified Air undertones?

The undertone of Rarified Air can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Rarified Air SW 6525 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 180° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6525 Rarified Air HSL code: 180, 9%, 89%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Rarified Air

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rarified Air:

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 6525
Rarified Air

• SW 6995
  Superwhite

  

• SW 6511
  Snowdrop

  

Darker shades

SW 6525
Rarified Air

• SW 9136
  Lullaby

  

• SW 9641
  Dew Drop

  

• SW 6218
  Tradewind

  

• SW 9637
  Mineral

  

• SW 6232
  Misty

  

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 Rarified Air with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.

SW 6525
Rarified Air

• SW 6280
  Mauve Tinge

  

• SW 0062
  Studio Mauve

  

• SW 6013
  Bitter Chocolate

  

• SW 6015
  Vaguely Mauve

  

• SW 2735
  Rockweed

  

• SW 9077
  Rosaline Pearl

  

• SW 9580
  Cracked Pepper

  

LRV of Rarified Air

Rarified Air has an LRV of 78.14% 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	#e1e6e6
RGB Decimal	225, 230, 230
RGB Percent	88.24%, 90.20%, 90.20%
HSV	Hue: 180° Saturation: 2.17% Value: 90.2%
HSL	hsl(180, 9, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.17 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.8
YIQ	Y: 228.505 I: -2.98 Q: -1.058
XYZ	X: 73.627 Y: 78.314 Z: 86.079
CIE Lab	L:90.923 a:-1.673 b:-0.58
CIE Luv	L:90.923 u:-2.786 v:-0.594
Decimal	14804710
Hunter Lab	88.495, -6.356, 4.276