Sherwin Williams River Rouge SW 6026

What are Sherwin Williams River Rouge undertones?

The undertone of River 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 River Rouge SW 6026 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 352° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6026 River Rouge HSL code: 352, 14%, 41%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 River 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 red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams River 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.

Lighter shades

SW 6026
River Rouge

• SW 9158
  Coquina

  

• SW 0022
  Patchwork Plum

  

• SW 0004
  Rose Brocade

  

• SW 7579
  Alaea

  

• SW 6291
  Moss Rose

  

Darker shades

SW 6026
River Rouge

• SW 7630
  Raisin

  

• SW 6019
  Poetry Plum

  

• SW 0005
  Deepest Mauve

  

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 Rouge with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 172, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 6026
River 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 River Rouge

River Rouge has an LRV of 11.87% 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	#76595d
RGB Decimal	118, 89, 93
RGB Percent	46.27%, 34.90%, 36.47%
HSV	Hue: 352° Saturation: 24.58% Value: 46.27%
HSL	hsl(352, 14, 41)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.58 Yellow: 21.19 Key: 53.73
YIQ	Y: 98.127 I: 15.996 Q: 7.379
XYZ	X: 13.019 Y: 11.787 Z: 11.942
CIE Lab	L:40.876 a:12.588 b:2.326
CIE Luv	L:40.876 u:17.506 v:0.948
Decimal	7756125
Hunter Lab	34.332, 7.608, 3.409