Sherwin Williams Social Butterfly SW 6898
| Official page: | Social Butterfly SW 6898 |
| Code: | SW 6898 |
| Name: | Social Butterfly |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Social Butterfly?
Transform your space with the vibrant hue of Sherwin Williams Social Butterfly (SW 6898). This exuberant tone brings a lively charm to any room, creating a welcoming and cheerful atmosphere. Pair Social Butterfly with soft neutrals like cream and taupe for a balanced look, or go bold with complementary shades like teal and mustard to make a statement. This versatile color can be used in a variety of design styles, from modern to eclectic, adding a pop of personality to your home. Let Social Butterfly infuse your space with energy and style.
Social Butterfly for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing yellow shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Social Butterfly for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this yellow shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6898 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone yellow real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6898 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm yellow hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Social Butterfly reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow 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 Social Butterfly undertones?
Social Butterfly has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#F9B952
RGB code:
249, 185, 82
Is Sherwin Williams Social Butterfly SW 6898 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 37° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6898 Social Butterfly HSL code: 37, 93%, 65%
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.
How light temperature affects Social Butterfly
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Social Butterfly:
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 6898
Social Butterfly
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 Social Butterfly with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Sherwin Williams Regatta and Liberty Blue.
LRV of Social Butterfly
Social Butterfly has an LRV of 55.64% 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 55.64%, 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 | #f9b952 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 249, 185, 82 | |
| RGB Percent | 97.65%, 72.55%, 32.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 37° Saturation: 67.07% Value: 97.65% | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 93, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.7 Yellow: 67.07 Key: 2.35 | |
| YIQ | Y: 192.394 I: 71.236 Q: -18.515 | |
| XYZ | X: 57.942 Y: 55.451 Z: 15.632 | |
| CIE Lab | L:79.301 a:13.179 b:59.587 | |
| CIE Luv | L:79.301 u:51.149 v:66.497 | |
| Decimal | 16365906 | |
| Hunter Lab | 74.466, 8.577, 39.68 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6898 Social Butterfly
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