Sherwin Williams Skipping Rocks SW 9551
| Code: | SW 9551 |
| Name: | Skipping Rocks |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern |
What color is Sherwin Williams Skipping Rocks?
Sherwin Williams SW 9551 Skipping Rocks is a serene and sophisticated blue-gray hue that adds a touch of tranquility to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a clean, modern look, while also complementing warm neutrals like SW 7036 Accessible Beige and SW 6120 Believable Buff for a cozy, inviting feel. Whether used as an accent or as the main color in a room, Skipping Rocks adds a sense of calm and sophistication. Enhance the overall ambiance by incorporating natural elements such as wood furniture or greenery to create a harmonious and balanced space. Elevate your interior design with the timeless charm of Sherwin Williams SW 9551 Skipping Rocks.
Skipping Rocks for bedroom
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Skipping Rocks 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 9551 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 9551 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Skipping Rocks reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Skipping Rocks undertones?
The undertone of Skipping Rocks 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#D1D0C9
RGB code:
209, 208, 201
Is Sherwin Williams Skipping Rocks SW 9551 cool or warm?
With a hue of 53° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9551 Skipping Rocks HSL code: 53, 8%, 80%
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.
- 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.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
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 Skipping Rocks
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 Skipping Rocks:
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 9551
Skipping Rocks
Darker shades
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 Skipping Rocks with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 233, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Skipping Rocks
Skipping Rocks has an LRV of 62.82% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 62.82%, 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 | #d1d0c9 | |
| RGB Decimal | 209, 208, 201 | |
| RGB Percent | 81.96%, 81.57%, 78.82% | |
| HSV | Hue: 53° Saturation: 3.83% Value: 81.96% | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 8, 80) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.48 Yellow: 3.83 Key: 18.04 | |
| YIQ | Y: 207.501 I: 2.845 Q: -1.967 | |
| XYZ | X: 59.391 Y: 62.884 Z: 64.252 | |
| CIE Lab | L:83.381 a:-0.907 b:3.594 | |
| CIE Luv | L:83.381 u:0.964 v:5.536 | |
| Decimal | 13750473 | |
| Hunter Lab | 79.3, -5.089, 7.471 |
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