Sherwin Williams Santorini Blue SW 7607

What are Sherwin Williams Santorini Blue undertones?

The undertone of Santorini Blue can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Santorini Blue SW 7607 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 200° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7607 Santorini Blue HSL code: 200, 34%, 38%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Santorini Blue

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 blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Santorini Blue:

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 7607
Santorini Blue

• SW 6501
  Manitou Blue

  

• SW 7606
  Blue Cruise

  

• SW 2864
  Stratford Blue

  

• SW 9062
  Bluebird Feather

  

• SW 6508
  Secure Blue

  

Darker shades

SW 7607
Santorini Blue

• SW 9185
  Marea Baja

  

• SW 9150
  Endless Sea

  

• SW 6230
  Rainstorm

  

• SW 6237
  Dark Night

  

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 Santorini Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve and Truly Taupe.

SW 7607
Santorini Blue

• SW 0062
  Studio Mauve

  

• SW 6038
  Truly Taupe

  

• SW 6553
  Heavenly White

  

• SW 7077
  Original White

  

• SW 7635
  Palisade

  

• SW 7026
  Griffin

  

• SW 7032
  Warm Stone

  

LRV of Santorini Blue

Santorini Blue has an LRV of 13.76% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#416d83
RGB Decimal	65, 109, 131
RGB Percent	25.49%, 42.75%, 51.37%
HSV	Hue: 200° Saturation: 50.38% Value: 51.37%
HSL	hsl(200, 34, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 50.38 Magenta: 16.79 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 48.63
YIQ	Y: 98.352 I: -33.289 Q: -2.461
XYZ	X: 11.744 Y: 13.699 Z: 23.492
CIE Lab	L:43.798 a:-8.716 b:-16.854
CIE Luv	L:43.798 u:-19.681 v:-22.663
Decimal	4287875
Hunter Lab	37.012, -8.134, -11.724