Sherwin Williams Soothing White SW 6539

What are Sherwin Williams Soothing White undertones?

The undertone of Soothing White can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Soothing White SW 6539 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 220° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6539 Soothing White HSL code: 220, 5%, 89%

• 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.
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• 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 Soothing 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 Soothing 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.

Darker shades

SW 6539
Soothing White

• SW 9686
  Opalescent

  

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 Soothing White with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 40, such as Sherwin Williams Heavenly White and Original White.

SW 6539
Soothing White

• SW 6553
  Heavenly White

  

• SW 7077
  Original White

  

• SW 7635
  Palisade

  

• SW 7026
  Griffin

  

• SW 7032
  Warm Stone

  

• SW 9550
  Mercurial

  

• SW 9608
  Habitat

  

LRV of Soothing White

Soothing White has an LRV of 76.31% 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	#e1e2e4
RGB Decimal	225, 226, 228
RGB Percent	88.24%, 88.63%, 89.41%
HSV	Hue: 220° Saturation: 1.32% Value: 89.41%
HSL	hsl(220, 5, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.32 Magenta: 0.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.59
YIQ	Y: 225.929 I: -1.239 Q: 0.411
XYZ	X: 72.248 Y: 76.002 Z: 84.241
CIE Lab	L:89.86 a:0.022 b:-1.088
CIE Luv	L:89.86 u:-0.673 v:-1.672
Decimal	14803684
Hunter Lab	87.179, -4.635, 3.733