Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather SW 2818

Code:SW 2818
Name:Renwick Heather
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Victorian (1830s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall

What color is Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather?

Sherwin Williams SW 2818 Renwick Heather is a warm, earthy tone that exudes sophistication and elegance. This versatile color pairs beautifully with rich deep browns, soft creams, and muted greens, creating a harmonious color palette that brings a sense of tranquility and coziness to any space. Whether used as an accent or as the main color, Renwick Heather adds a touch of understated luxury to interiors. Combine it with shades like SW 7036 Accessible Beige and SW 7022 Alpaca for a refined and inviting look that will stand the test of time.

Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather reviews

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Sw 2818 Dining Room
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Sw 2818 Dining Room
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Sw 2818 Dining Room
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Sw 2818 Dining Room
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What are Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather undertones?

The undertone of Renwick Heather 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#8B7D7B

RGB code:

139, 125, 123

Is Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather SW 2818 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 7° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2818 Renwick Heather HSL code: 7, 6%, 51%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
  • 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.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Renwick Heather

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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Renwick Heather with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 187, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

LRV of Renwick Heather

Renwick Heather has an LRV of 21.48% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 21.48%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#8b7d7bCopy color code
RGB Decimal139, 125, 123Copy color code
RGB Percent54.51%, 49.02%, 48.24%Copy color code
HSVHue: 7° Saturation: 11.51% Value: 54.51%Copy color code
HSLhsl(7, 6, 51)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.07 Yellow: 11.51 Key: 45.49Copy color code
YIQY: 128.958 I: 8.985 Q: 2.339Copy color code
XYZX: 21.556 Y: 21.587 Z: 21.765Copy color code
CIE LabL:53.586 a:4.976 b:3.036Copy color code
CIE LuvL:53.586 u:8.448 v:3.321Copy color code
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Hunter Lab46.461, 1.507, 4.749Copy color code
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