Sherwin Williams Reddened Earth SW 6053

What are Sherwin Williams Reddened Earth undertones?

The undertone of Reddened Earth 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Reddened Earth SW 6053 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 12° thisdark pinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6053 Reddened Earth HSL code: 12, 22%, 50%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• 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 Reddened Earth

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 pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Reddened Earth:

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 6053
Reddened Earth

• SW 6031
  Glamour

  

• SW 0001
  Mulberry Silk

  

• SW 6024
  Dressy Rose

  

• SW 9079
  Velvety Chestnut

  

• SW 6046
  Swing Brown

  

Darker shades

SW 6053
Reddened Earth

• SW 6054
  Canyon Clay

  

• SW 6047
  Hot Cocoa

  

• SW 6061
  Tanbark

  

• SW 6041
  Otter

  

• SW 2856
  Fairfax Brown

  

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 Reddened Earth with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 192, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

SW 6053
Reddened Earth

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

LRV of Reddened Earth

Reddened Earth has an LRV of 19.15% 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	#9c6e63
RGB Decimal	156, 110, 99
RGB Percent	61.18%, 43.14%, 38.82%
HSV	Hue: 12° Saturation: 36.54% Value: 61.18%
HSL	hsl(12, 22, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.49 Yellow: 36.54 Key: 38.82
YIQ	Y: 122.5 I: 30.946 Q: 6.307
XYZ	X: 21.539 Y: 19.122 Z: 14.357
CIE Lab	L:50.83 a:16.776 b:13.426
CIE Luv	L:50.83 u:31.261 v:14.112
Decimal	10251875
Hunter Lab	43.729, 11.396, 11.143