Sherwin Williams Ski Slope SW 6518
| Official page: | Ski Slope SW 6518 |
| Code: | SW 6518 |
| Name: | Ski Slope |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Ski Slope?
Step into a world of crisp purity with Sherwin Williams Ski Slope, code SW 6518. This serene hue evokes a sense of tranquility and freshness, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home office spaces. Ski Slope's soft and airy essence provides a blank canvas for your decor style to shine, whether paired with natural wood tones for a Scandinavian vibe or accented with bold pops of color for a modern twist. Embrace the calm simplicity of Ski Slope to create a soothing sanctuary in any room.
Ski Slope for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Ski Slope for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6518 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Light real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 6518 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Ski Slope reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Ski Slope undertones?
The undertone of Ski Slope 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#E1E5E3
RGB code:
225, 229, 227
Is Sherwin Williams Ski Slope SW 6518 cool or warm?
With a hue of 150° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6518 Ski Slope HSL code: 150, 7%, 89%
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.
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Ski Slope
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Ski Slope:
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.
Darker shades
SW 6518
Ski Slope
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 Ski Slope with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 330, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Ruby Violet.
LRV of Ski Slope
Ski Slope has an LRV of 77.56% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
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 77.56%, 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 | #e1e5e3 | |
| RGB Decimal | 225, 229, 227 | |
| RGB Percent | 88.24%, 89.80%, 89.02% | |
| HSV | Hue: 150° Saturation: 1.75% Value: 89.8% | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 7, 89) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.75 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.87 Key: 10.2 | |
| YIQ | Y: 227.576 I: -1.741 Q: -1.469 | |
| XYZ | X: 72.932 Y: 77.592 Z: 83.787 | |
| CIE Lab | L:90.593 a:-1.702 b:0.507 | |
| CIE Luv | L:90.593 u:-2.129 v:1.079 | |
| Decimal | 14804451 | |
| Hunter Lab | 88.086, -6.36, 5.264 |
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