What is the HEX code for Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers?

The hexadecimal color code for Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers undertone is #7b8285 .

What is the RGB code of Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers?

RGB code is 123, 130, 133 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers SW 9559 cool or warm?

Sherwin Williams SW 9559 Scattered Showers is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers undertone color.

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.

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What are Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers undertones?

Scattered Showers 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:

#7B8285

RGB code:

123, 130, 133

Is Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers SW 9559 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 198°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

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.

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 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 black shade looks under different lighting:

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

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

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Darker shades

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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 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.

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LRV of Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers has an LRV of 21.75% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why 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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Format	Code
HEX	#7b8285
RGB Decimal	123, 130, 133
RGB Percent	48.24%, 50.98%, 52.16%
HSV	Hue: 198° Saturation: 7.52% Value: 52.16%
HSL	hsl(198, 4, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.52 Magenta: 2.26 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.84
YIQ	Y: 128.249 I: -5.135 Q: -0.547
XYZ	X: 20.383 Y: 21.869 Z: 25.331
CIE Lab	L:53.888 a:-1.959 b:-2.51
CIE Luv	L:53.888 u:-4.016 v:-3.212
Decimal	8094341
Hunter Lab	46.765, -4.035, 0.619