Sherwin Williams Serengeti Grass SW 9116

What are Sherwin Williams Serengeti Grass undertones?

The undertone of Serengeti Grass can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Serengeti Grass SW 9116 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 34° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9116 Serengeti Grass HSL code: 34, 23%, 57%

• 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 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 Serengeti Grass

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 Serengeti Grass:

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 9116
Serengeti Grass

• SW 7501
  Threshold Taupe

  

• SW 6080
  Utterly Beige

  

• SW 7513
  Sanderling

  

• SW 7038
  Tony Taupe

  

• SW 9612
  Perfect Khaki

  

Darker shades

SW 9116
Serengeti Grass

• SW 9114
  Fallen Leaves

  

• SW 6138
  Artifact

  

• SW 9124
  Verde Marrón

  

• SW 6109
  Hopsack

  

• SW 9113
  Mudslide

  

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 Serengeti Grass with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.

SW 9116
Serengeti Grass

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

LRV of Serengeti Grass

Serengeti Grass has an LRV of 31.71% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ab9579
RGB Decimal	171, 149, 121
RGB Percent	67.06%, 58.43%, 47.45%
HSV	Hue: 34° Saturation: 29.24% Value: 67.06%
HSL	hsl(34, 23, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.87 Yellow: 29.24 Key: 32.94
YIQ	Y: 152.386 I: 22.107 Q: -4.06
XYZ	X: 30.993 Y: 31.534 Z: 22.538
CIE Lab	L:62.956 a:3.821 b:17.823
CIE Luv	L:62.956 u:15.582 v:23.048
Decimal	11244921
Hunter Lab	56.155, 0.246, 15.513