Sherwin Williams Rushing River SW 7746
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- Sherwin Williams SW 7746 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Rushing River reviews (2 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Rushing River undertones?
- Is Rushing River SW 7746 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Rushing River
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Rushing River SW 7746
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Rushing River SW 7746 |
| Code: | SW 7746 |
| Name: | Rushing River |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Rushing River?
Sherwin Williams Rushing River SW 7746 is a muted, mid-tone gray-beige with a noticeable olive cast that keeps it grounded rather than overly cool. Its low saturation gives it a softly weathered look, especially on broad walls where the green-brown undertone becomes more apparent. In bright natural light, it can read as a light warm gray; under warmer bulbs, it shifts closer to an earthy khaki-taupe. Rushing River suits living rooms, entryways, and bedrooms where a restrained neutral is wanted without relying on plain beige. Pair it with creamy off-whites, natural oak, aged brass, charcoal accents, and textured linen for a layered, organic finish.
Sherwin Williams SW 7746 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Rushing River reviews (2 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey 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 Rushing River undertones?
Rushing River is a mid-light, very muted muted beige. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow-orange bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow-orange. 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:
161, 156, 143
Is Sherwin Williams Rushing River cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 43°, this Grey leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 7746 Rushing River HSL code: 43, 9%, 60%
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 Rushing River
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rushing River:
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
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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 Rushing River with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Rushing River
Rushing River has an LRV of 33.55% 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 33.55%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #a19c8f |
| RGB Decimal | 161, 156, 143 |
| RGB Percent | 63.14%, 61.18%, 56.08% |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 11.18% Value: 63.14% |
| HSL | hsl(43, 9, 60) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.11 Yellow: 11.18 Key: 36.86 |
| YIQ | Y: 156.013 I: 7.157 Q: -2.988 |
| XYZ | X: 31.543 Y: 33.338 Z: 30.752 |
| CIE Lab | L:64.433 a:-0.522 b:7.457 |
| CIE Luv | L:64.433 u:3.691 v:10.553 |
| Decimal | 10591375 |
| Hunter Lab | 57.739, -3.526, 8.839 |
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