Sherwin Williams Raucous Orange SW 6883

What are Sherwin Williams Raucous Orange undertones?

The undertone of Raucous Orange 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Raucous Orange SW 6883 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 15° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6883 Raucous Orange HSL code: 15, 60%, 48%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Raucous Orange

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Raucous Orange:

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 6883
Raucous Orange

• SW 6339
  Persimmon

  

• SW 6635
  Determined Orange

  

• SW 6881
  Cayenne

  

• SW 6346
  Fame Orange

  

• SW 6613
  Lei Flower

  

Darker shades

SW 6883
Raucous Orange

• SW 2916
  Red Prairie

  

• SW 6622
  Hearty Orange

  

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 Raucous Orange with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 195, such as Sherwin Williams Faraway Blue and Sky High.

SW 6883
Raucous Orange

• SW 7133
  Faraway Blue

  

• SW 6504
  Sky High

  

• SW 9058
  Secret Cove

  

• SW 9682
  Silent Ripple

  

• SW 9146
  Faded Flaxflower

  

• SW 9054
  Little Boy Blu

  

• SW 7614
  St. Bart's

  

LRV of Raucous Orange

Raucous Orange has an LRV of 18.36% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#c35530
RGB Decimal	195, 85, 48
RGB Percent	76.47%, 33.33%, 18.82%
HSV	Hue: 15° Saturation: 75.38% Value: 76.47%
HSL	hsl(15, 60, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 56.41 Yellow: 75.38 Key: 23.53
YIQ	Y: 113.672 I: 77.439 Q: 11.755
XYZ	X: 26.29 Y: 18.316 Z: 4.946
CIE Lab	L:49.877 a:41.825 b:42.218
CIE Luv	L:49.877 u:87.59 v:34.714
Decimal	12801328
Hunter Lab	42.797, 34.757, 23.105