Sherwin Williams Shagreen SW 6422

What are Sherwin Williams Shagreen undertones?

The undertone of Shagreen can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Shagreen SW 6422 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 57° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6422 Shagreen HSL code: 57, 31%, 71%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Shagreen

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Shagreen:

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 6422
Shagreen

• SW 6427
  Sprout

  

• SW 7126
  Pearl Onion

  

• SW 6428
  Honeydew

  

• SW 9666
  Barely Pear

  

• SW 6421
  Celery

  

Darker shades

SW 6422
Shagreen

• SW 9037
  Baby Bok Choy

  

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 Shagreen with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 237, such as Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue and Dusty Heather.

SW 6422
Shagreen

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 9690
  Mountain Fig

  

• SW 6542
  Vesper Violet

  

• SW 6544
  Mesmerize

  

• SW 7139
  Lady's Slipper

  

LRV of Shagreen

Shagreen has an LRV of 56.98% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#cbc99d
RGB Decimal	203, 201, 157
RGB Percent	79.61%, 78.82%, 61.57%
HSV	Hue: 57° Saturation: 22.66% Value: 79.61%
HSL	hsl(57, 31, 71)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.99 Yellow: 22.66 Key: 20.39
YIQ	Y: 196.582 I: 15.331 Q: -13.27
XYZ	X: 51.6 Y: 56.905 Z: 40.155
CIE Lab	L:80.126 a:-6.448 b:22.311
CIE Luv	L:80.126 u:3.544 v:32.297
Decimal	13355421
Hunter Lab	75.435, -9.912, 21.244