Sherwin Williams Rustic City SW 7699
| Code: | SW 7699 |
| Name: | Rustic City |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Timeless Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Rustic City?
Sherwin Williams Rustic City SW 7699 exudes warmth and depth, adding a sense of sophisticated charm to any space. This rich, earthy tone pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like SW 7043 Worldly Gray or SW 7036 Accessible Beige, creating a harmonious balance. For a bolder look, combine Rustic City with deep hues such as SW 7591 Red Barn or SW 7069 Iron Ore to add drama and contrast. Whether used as an accent or as a main color, SW 7699 Rustic City brings a timeless elegance to any room.
Rustic City 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 Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Rustic City for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Yellow shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 7699 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 7699 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Rustic City reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this 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 Rustic City undertones?
The undertone of Rustic City 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#BA9A67
RGB code:
186, 154, 103
Is Sherwin Williams Rustic City SW 7699 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 37° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 7699 Rustic City HSL code: 37, 38%, 57%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Rustic City
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rustic City:
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 7699
Rustic City
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 Rustic City with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.
LRV of Rustic City
Rustic City has an LRV of 34.64% 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 34.64%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ba9a67 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 186, 154, 103 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.94%, 60.39%, 40.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 37° Saturation: 44.62% Value: 72.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 38, 57) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.2 Yellow: 44.62 Key: 27.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 157.754 I: 35.457 Q: -9.102 | |
| XYZ | X: 34.254 Y: 34.531 Z: 17.689 | |
| CIE Lab | L:65.382 a:5.034 b:31.184 | |
| CIE Luv | L:65.382 u:24.246 v:38.338 | |
| Decimal | 12229223 | |
| Hunter Lab | 58.763, 1.215, 23.287 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 7699 Rustic City
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