Sherwin Williams Rojo Dust SW 9006

What are Sherwin Williams Rojo Dust undertones?

The undertone of Rojo Dust 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Rojo Dust SW 9006 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 11° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9006 Rojo Dust HSL code: 11, 35%, 55%

• 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.
• 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 Rojo Dust

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 Rojo Dust:

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 9006
Rojo Dust

• SW 6051
  Sashay Sand

  

• SW 0003
  Cabbage Rose

  

• SW 0034
  Roycroft Rose

  

• SW 9004
  Coral Rose

  

• SW 9005
  Coral Clay

  

Darker shades

SW 9006
Rojo Dust

• SW 0040
  Roycroft Adobe

  

• SW 7591
  Red Barn

  

• SW 6333
  Foxy

  

• SW 6327
  Bold Brick

  

• SW 7701
  Cavern Clay

  

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 Rojo Dust with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 191, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 9006
Rojo Dust

• 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 7625
  Mount Etna

  

LRV of Rojo Dust

Rojo Dust has an LRV of 23.37% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b57466
RGB Decimal	181, 116, 102
RGB Percent	70.98%, 45.49%, 40.00%
HSV	Hue: 11° Saturation: 43.65% Value: 70.98%
HSL	hsl(11, 35, 55)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 35.91 Yellow: 43.65 Key: 29.02
YIQ	Y: 133.839 I: 43.232 Q: 9.393
XYZ	X: 27.701 Y: 23.276 Z: 15.601
CIE Lab	L:55.356 a:23.936 b:18.373
CIE Luv	L:55.356 u:45.846 v:18.816
Decimal	11891814
Hunter Lab	48.245, 18.06, 14.6