Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018

What are Sherwin Williams Dovetail undertones?

The undertone of Dovetail 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dovetail SW 7018 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 32° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7018 Dovetail HSL code: 32, 6%, 54%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm 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.
• 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 Dovetail

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Dovetail:

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 7018
Dovetail

• SW 7670
  Gray Shingle

  

• SW 7673
  Pewter Cast

  

• SW 9170
  Acier

  

• SW 9573
  Hibernate

  

• SW 9168
  Elephant Ear

  

Darker shades

SW 7018
Dovetail

• SW 9610
  Stony Creek

  

• SW 9620
  Prelude

  

• SW 9570
  Ironclad

  

• SW 7047
  Porpoise

  

• SW 7019
  Gauntlet Gray

  

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 Dovetail with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.

SW 7018
Dovetail

• 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 Dovetail

Dovetail has an LRV of 26% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#908a83
RGB Decimal	144, 138, 131
RGB Percent	56.47%, 54.12%, 51.37%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 9.03% Value: 56.47%
HSL	hsl(32, 6, 54)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.17 Yellow: 9.03 Key: 43.53
YIQ	Y: 138.996 I: 5.825 Q: -0.909
XYZ	X: 24.686 Y: 25.745 Z: 25.135
CIE Lab	L:57.794 a:0.933 b:4.543
CIE Luv	L:57.794 u:3.925 v:6.132
Decimal	9472643
Hunter Lab	50.74, -1.95, 6.147