Sherwin Williams River Reed SW 9534
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- River Reed for bedroom (1 photo)
- River Reed for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams River Reed for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 9534 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams River Reed reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams River Reed undertones?
- Is River Reed SW 9534 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on River Reed
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of River Reed SW 9534
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 9534 |
| Name: | River Reed |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Form + Function |
What color is Sherwin Williams River Reed?
Sherwin Williams River Reed SW 9534 is a muted, mid-depth earthy neutral with a weathered mix of brown, khaki, and soft gray. Its low saturation keeps the color grounded rather than overly golden, while the underlying warmth prevents it from reading flat or cold. In brighter natural light, River Reed can show more of its dusty tan character; cooler lighting may bring out its grayer, slightly olive-leaning side. It suits living rooms, studies, mudrooms, and exterior trim where a substantial neutral is wanted without the darkness of charcoal. Pair it with creamy off-whites, aged brass, warm wood, stone, and deep green accents for a layered, natural-looking palette.
River Reed 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 warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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River Reed for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 9534 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark beige real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 9534 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams River Reed reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige 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 River Reed undertones?
River Reed is a midtone, muted caramel tan. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
148, 135, 110
Is Sherwin Williams River Reed cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 39°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 9534 River Reed HSL code: 39, 15%, 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.
How light temperature affects River Reed
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams River Reed:
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 9534
River Reed
Darker shades
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 River Reed with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of River Reed
River Reed has an LRV of 24.79% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 24.79%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #94876e |
| RGB Decimal | 148, 135, 110 |
| RGB Percent | 58.04%, 52.94%, 43.14% |
| HSV | Hue: 39° Saturation: 25.68% Value: 58.04% |
| HSL | hsl(39, 15, 51) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.78 Yellow: 25.68 Key: 41.96 |
| YIQ | Y: 136.037 I: 15.78 Q: -5.03 |
| XYZ | X: 23.691 Y: 24.75 Z: 18.277 |
| CIE Lab | L:56.831 a:0.74 b:15.245 |
| CIE Luv | L:56.831 u:9.495 v:19.886 |
| Decimal | 9733998 |
| Hunter Lab | 49.75, -2.059, 13.043 |
Color equivalents
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