Sherwin Williams Slow Green SW 6456

What are Sherwin Williams Slow Green undertones?

The undertone of Slow Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Slow Green SW 6456 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 132° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6456 Slow Green HSL code: 132, 15%, 81%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• 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 Slow Green

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 Slow Green:

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 6456
Slow Green

• SW 6210
  Window Pane

  

• SW 6476
  Glimmer

  

• SW 6469
  Dewy

  

• SW 6462
  Green Trance

  

Darker shades

SW 6456
Slow Green

• SW 9657
  Piedmont

  

• SW 6211
  Rainwashed

  

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 Slow Green with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 312, such as Sherwin Williams Enchant and Radiant Lilac.

SW 6456
Slow Green

• SW 6555
  Enchant

  

• SW 0074
  Radiant Lilac

  

• SW 9069
  Veri Berri

  

• SW 6834
  Spangle

  

• SW 6837
  Baroness

  

• SW 6838
  Vigorous Violet

  

• SW 6285
  Grape Harvest

  

LRV of Slow Green

Slow Green has an LRV of 63.97% 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	#c6d5c9
RGB Decimal	198, 213, 201
RGB Percent	77.65%, 83.53%, 78.82%
HSV	Hue: 132° Saturation: 7.04% Value: 83.53%
HSL	hsl(132, 15, 81)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.04 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.63 Key: 16.47
YIQ	Y: 207.147 I: -5.082 Q: -6.907
XYZ	X: 57.623 Y: 63.811 Z: 64.523
CIE Lab	L:83.867 a:-7.285 b:4.195
CIE Luv	L:83.867 u:-7.733 v:7.562
Decimal	13030857
Hunter Lab	79.882, -11.032, 8.026