Sherwin Williams Red Prairie SW 2916

What are Sherwin Williams Red Prairie undertones?

The undertone of Red Prairie 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Red Prairie SW 2916 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 10° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2916 Red Prairie HSL code: 10, 56%, 36%

• 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 Red Prairie

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 Red Prairie:

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 2916
Red Prairie

• SW 6870
  Ablaze

  

• SW 7589
  Habanero Chile

  

• SW 6614
  Quite Coral

  

• SW 0008
  Cajun Red

  

• SW 2917
  Clay Pot

  

Darker shades

SW 2916
Red Prairie

• SW 2839
  Roycroft Copper Red

  

• SW 6335
  Fired Brick

  

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 Red Prairie with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 190, such as Sherwin Williams Festoon Aqua and Drizzle.

SW 2916
Red Prairie

• SW 0019
  Festoon Aqua

  

• SW 6479
  Drizzle

  

• SW 7601
  Dockside Blue

  

• SW 2863
  Powder Blue

  

• SW 6519
  Hinting Blue

  

• SW 6533
  Mild Blue

  

• SW 6241
  Aleutian

  

LRV of Red Prairie

Red Prairie has an LRV of 8.4% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8e3928
RGB Decimal	142, 57, 40
RGB Percent	55.69%, 22.35%, 15.69%
HSV	Hue: 10° Saturation: 71.83% Value: 55.69%
HSL	hsl(10, 56, 36)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 59.86 Yellow: 71.83 Key: 44.31
YIQ	Y: 80.477 I: 56.114 Q: 12.69
XYZ	X: 13.003 Y: 8.832 Z: 3.027
CIE Lab	L:35.659 a:34.966 b:28.48
CIE Luv	L:35.659 u:64.279 v:21.295
Decimal	9320744
Hunter Lab	29.719, 26.091, 14.764