Sherwin Williams Rita's Rouge SW 9003

What are Sherwin Williams Rita's Rouge undertones?

The undertone of Rita's Rouge 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Rita's Rouge SW 9003 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 356° thisdark pinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9003 Rita's Rouge HSL code: 356, 35%, 59%

• 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 Rita's Rouge

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 Rita's Rouge:

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.

Darker shades

SW 9003
Rita's Rouge

• SW 6312
  Redbud

  

• SW 6313
  Kirsch Red

  

• SW 6314
  Luxurious Red

  

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 Rita's Rouge with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 176, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 9003
Rita's Rouge

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 0017
  Calico

  

LRV of Rita's Rouge

Rita's Rouge has an LRV of 23.57% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ba7176
RGB Decimal	186, 113, 118
RGB Percent	72.94%, 44.31%, 46.27%
HSV	Hue: 356° Saturation: 39.25% Value: 72.94%
HSL	hsl(356, 35, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.25 Yellow: 36.56 Key: 27.06
YIQ	Y: 135.397 I: 41.894 Q: 16.998
XYZ	X: 29.426 Y: 23.56 Z: 20.132
CIE Lab	L:55.644 a:29.435 b:9.585
CIE Luv	L:55.644 u:48.991 v:7.282
Decimal	12218742
Hunter Lab	48.538, 23.271, 9.385