Sherwin Williams Retro Mint SW 9036
| Official page: | Retro Mint SW 9036 |
| Code: | SW 9036 |
| Name: | Retro Mint |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Retro Mint?
Sherwin Williams SW 9036 Retro Mint brings a refreshing and nostalgic touch to any space. This soothing Mint hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like SW 7006 Extra White and warm tones like SW 6377 Butternut. For a more playful combination, consider adding accents in SW 6691 Glitzy Gold or SW 6293 Black of Night to create depth and contrast in your décor scheme. The understated charm of Retro Mint allows it to effortlessly blend with a variety of color palettes, from modern to vintage-inspired styles.
Retro Mint for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Retro Mint for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 9036 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 9036 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Retro Mint reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Retro Mint undertones?
The undertone of Retro Mint can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#9FCDB1
RGB code:
159, 205, 177
Is Sherwin Williams Retro Mint SW 9036 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 143° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9036 Retro Mint HSL code: 143, 32%, 71%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Retro Mint
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Retro Mint:
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 9036
Retro Mint
Darker shades
SW 9036
Retro Mint
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 Retro Mint with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 323, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Radiant Lilac.
LRV of Retro Mint
Retro Mint has an LRV of 54.17% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 54.17%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9fcdb1 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 159, 205, 177 | |
| RGB Percent | 62.35%, 80.39%, 69.41% | |
| HSV | Hue: 143° Saturation: 22.44% Value: 80.39% | |
| HSL | hsl(143, 32, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 22.44 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 13.66 Key: 19.61 | |
| YIQ | Y: 188.054 I: -18.414 Q: -18.444 | |
| XYZ | X: 44.062 Y: 54.207 Z: 49.724 | |
| CIE Lab | L:78.582 a:-20.709 b:9.056 | |
| CIE Luv | L:78.582 u:-23.189 v:16.807 | |
| Decimal | 10472881 | |
| Hunter Lab | 73.625, -22.017, 11.495 | |
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