Sherwin Williams Site White SW 7070

What are Sherwin Williams Site White undertones?

The undertone of Site White can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Site White SW 7070 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 120° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7070 Site White HSL code: 120, 3%, 87%

• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Site White

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 Site White:

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 7070
Site White

• SW 7656
  Rhinestone

  

• SW 9556
  Intrepid Grey

  

• SW 9624
  Winsome Grey

  

Darker shades

SW 7070
Site White

• SW 9642
  Silver Tipped Sage

  

• SW 7661
  Reflection

  

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 Site White with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 300, such as Sherwin Williams Enchant and Radiant Lilac.

SW 7070
Site White

• SW 6555
  Enchant

  

• SW 0074
  Radiant Lilac

  

• SW 7141
  Feathery Lilac

  

• SW 9069
  Veri Berri

  

• SW 6834
  Spangle

  

• SW 6837
  Baroness

  

• SW 6838
  Vigorous Violet

  

LRV of Site White

Site White has an LRV of 72.96% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#dcdedc
RGB Decimal	220, 222, 220
RGB Percent	86.27%, 87.06%, 86.27%
HSV	Hue: 120° Saturation: 0.9% Value: 87.06%
HSL	hsl(120, 3, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.9 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.9 Key: 12.94
YIQ	Y: 221.174 I: -0.549 Q: -1.045
XYZ	X: 68.552 Y: 72.625 Z: 78.097
CIE Lab	L:88.269 a:-1.037 b:0.745
CIE Luv	L:88.269 u:-1.015 v:1.318
Decimal	14474972
Hunter Lab	85.221, -5.55, 5.32