Sherwin Williams Rayo de Sol SW 9020

What are Sherwin Williams Rayo de Sol undertones?

The undertone of Rayo de Sol 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Rayo de Sol SW 9020 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 42° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9020 Rayo de Sol HSL code: 42, 88%, 64%

• 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.
• 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 Rayo de Sol

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 Rayo de Sol:

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 9020
Rayo de Sol

• SW 6660
  Honey Blush

  

• SW 7686
  Hinoki

  

• SW 6681
  Butter Up

  

• SW 9664
  Sun Salutation

  

• SW 1666
  Venetian Yellow

  

Darker shades

SW 9020
Rayo de Sol

• SW 6677
  Goldenrod

  

• SW 6894
  Forceful 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 Rayo de Sol with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Sherwin Williams Blue Beyond and Liberty Blue.

SW 9020
Rayo de Sol

• SW 6961
  Blue Beyond

  

• SW 2942
  Liberty Blue

  

• SW 6967
  Frank Blue

  

• SW 6811
  Honorable Blue

  

• SW 6966
  Blueblood

  

• SW 2940
  Bridgeport

  

LRV of Rayo de Sol

Rayo de Sol has an LRV of 59.51% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f4c454
RGB Decimal	244, 196, 84
RGB Percent	95.69%, 76.86%, 32.94%
HSV	Hue: 42° Saturation: 65.57% Value: 95.69%
HSL	hsl(42, 88, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.67 Yellow: 65.57 Key: 4.31
YIQ	Y: 197.584 I: 64.594 Q: -24.701
XYZ	X: 58.651 Y: 59.357 Z: 16.753
CIE Lab	L:81.487 a:5.476 b:60.912
CIE Luv	L:81.487 u:39.13 v:70.202
Decimal	16041044
Hunter Lab	77.043, 1.062, 41.038