Sherwin Williams Sage SW 2860

What are Sherwin Williams Sage undertones?

The undertone of Sage can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sage SW 2860 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 50° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2860 Sage HSL code: 50, 16%, 64%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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.

How light temperature affects Sage

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Sage:

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 2860
Sage

• SW 7647
  Crushed Ice

  

• SW 6171
  Chatroom

  

• SW 7015
  Repose Gray

  

• SW 9571
  Solstice

  

• SW 6183
  Conservative Gray

  

Darker shades

SW 2860
Sage

• SW 7729
  Edamame

  

• SW 0014
  Sheraton Sage

  

• SW 2826
  Colonial Revival Green Stone

  

• SW 2861
  Avocado

  

• SW 7734
  Olive Grove

  

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 Sage with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 230, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 2860
Sage

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

• SW 2739
  Charcoal Blue

  

LRV of Sage

Sage has an LRV of 42.08% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#b3ae95
RGB Decimal	179, 174, 149
RGB Percent	70.20%, 68.24%, 58.43%
HSV	Hue: 50° Saturation: 16.76% Value: 70.2%
HSL	hsl(50, 16, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.79 Yellow: 16.76 Key: 29.8
YIQ	Y: 172.645 I: 11.013 Q: -6.722
XYZ	X: 39.151 Y: 42.026 Z: 34.475
CIE Lab	L:70.889 a:-2.499 b:13.493
CIE Luv	L:70.889 u:4.385 v:19.346
Decimal	11775637
Hunter Lab	64.828, -5.649, 13.849