Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers SW 9559

Code:SW 9559
Name:Scattered Showers
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

What color is Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers?

Discover the calming essence of Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers (SW 9559) as it brings a sense of tranquility to any space. This soothing blue-gray hue is perfect for creating a serene atmosphere in bedrooms, living rooms, or home offices. Surround yourself with the peaceful ambiance of Scattered Showers and instantly elevate your space with its timeless elegance. Embrace the cool, refreshing vibes of SW 9559 in your sanctuary and create a relaxing retreat that inspires serenity and sophistication. Let Scattered Showers (SW 9559) wash over your decor, transforming any room into a peaceful oasis of style and comfort.

Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers reviews

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What are Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers undertones?

The undertone of Scattered Showers 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#7B8285

RGB code:

123, 130, 133

Is Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers SW 9559 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 198° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9559 Scattered Showers HSL code: 198, 4%, 50%

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.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
  • 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.

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 Scattered Showers

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Complementary color scheme

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 Scattered Showers with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 18, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.

LRV of Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers has an LRV of 21.75% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 21.75%, 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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HEX#7b8285Copy color code
RGB Decimal123, 130, 133Copy color code
RGB Percent48.24%, 50.98%, 52.16%Copy color code
HSVHue: 198° Saturation: 7.52% Value: 52.16%Copy color code
HSLhsl(198, 4, 50)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 7.52 Magenta: 2.26 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.84Copy color code
YIQY: 128.249 I: -5.135 Q: -0.547Copy color code
XYZX: 20.383 Y: 21.869 Z: 25.331Copy color code
CIE LabL:53.888 a:-1.959 b:-2.51Copy color code
CIE LuvL:53.888 u:-4.016 v:-3.212Copy color code
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Hunter Lab46.765, -4.035, 0.619Copy color code
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