Sherwin Williams Rock Candy SW 6231

What are Sherwin Williams Rock Candy undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Rock Candy SW 6231 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 140° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6231 Rock Candy HSL code: 140, 5%, 88%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Rock Candy

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rock Candy:

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 6231
Rock Candy

• SW 6212
  Quietude

  

• SW 7621
  Silvermist

  

• SW 6211
  Rainwashed

  

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 Rock Candy with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 320, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Radiant Lilac.

SW 6231
Rock Candy

• SW 6826
  Whimsical White

  

• SW 0074
  Radiant Lilac

  

• SW 9076
  Ruby Violet

  

• SW 6284
  Plum Dandy

  

• SW 6283
  Thistle

  

• SW 6281
  Wallflower

  

• SW 6282
  Mauve Finery

  

LRV of Rock Candy

Rock Candy has an LRV of 74.56% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#dee1df
RGB Decimal	222, 225, 223
RGB Percent	87.06%, 88.24%, 87.45%
HSV	Hue: 140° Saturation: 1.33% Value: 88.24%
HSL	hsl(140, 5, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.33 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.89 Key: 11.76
YIQ	Y: 223.875 I: -1.145 Q: -1.257
XYZ	X: 70.365 Y: 74.708 Z: 80.505
CIE Lab	L:89.256 a:-1.371 b:0.626
CIE Luv	L:89.256 u:-1.574 v:1.198
Decimal	14606815
Hunter Lab	86.434, -5.942, 5.28