Sherwin Williams Sapphire SW 6963
| Official page: | Sapphire SW 6963 |
| Code: | SW 6963 |
| Name: | Sapphire |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Bold Invention, Refreshed |
What color is Sherwin Williams Sapphire?
Elevate your space with the mesmerizing allure of Sherwin Williams SW 6963 Sapphire. This rich and luxurious hue adds a touch of sophistication and drama to any room. Pair Sapphire with crisp whites and soft grays to create a classic and timeless look. For a more modern feel, combine it with accents in metallic tones such as brushed gold or silver. Whether used as a statement wall color or in a full room scheme, SW 6963 Sapphire is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Sapphire for bedroom
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Sapphire for living room (7 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 6963 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 6963 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Sapphire reviews (9 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Sapphire undertones?
Sapphire has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#4D78AC
RGB code:
77, 120, 172
Is Sherwin Williams Sapphire SW 6963 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 213° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
SW 6963 Sapphire HSL code: 213, 38%, 49%
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 Sapphire
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Sapphire:
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
Darker shades
SW 6963
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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 Sapphire with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 33, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Sapphire
Sapphire has an LRV of 17.86% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 17.86%, 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 | #4d78ac |  |
| RGB Decimal | 77, 120, 172 | |
| RGB Percent | 30.20%, 47.06%, 67.45% | |
| HSV | Hue: 213° Saturation: 55.23% Value: 67.45% | |
| HSL | hsl(213, 38, 49) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 55.23 Magenta: 30.23 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 32.55 | |
| YIQ | Y: 113.071 I: -42.334 Q: 7.086 | |
| XYZ | X: 17.22 Y: 17.988 Z: 41.583 | |
| CIE Lab | L:49.481 a:0.678 b:-32.206 | |
| CIE Luv | L:49.481 u:-19.662 v:-48.37 | |
| Decimal | 5077164 | |
| Hunter Lab | 42.412, -1.746, -28.443 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6963 Sapphire
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