Sherwin Williams Spare White SW 6203

What are Sherwin Williams Spare White undertones?

The undertone of Spare White 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Spare White SW 6203 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 60° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6203 Spare White HSL code: 60, 11%, 88%

• 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

How light temperature affects Spare 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 Spare 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.

Lighter shades

SW 6203
Spare White

• SW 9622
  White Sail

  

Darker shades

SW 6203
Spare White

• SW 7056
  Reserved White

  

• SW 9647
  Soft Sage

  

• SW 6196
  Frosty White

  

• SW 9627
  Pacific Fog

  

• SW 9626
  Glacier Bay

  

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 Spare White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue and Dusty Heather.

SW 6203
Spare White

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 9690
  Mountain Fig

  

• SW 6542
  Vesper Violet

  

• SW 6544
  Mesmerize

  

• SW 7139
  Lady's Slipper

  

LRV of Spare White

Spare White has an LRV of 77.31% 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	#e4e4dd
RGB Decimal	228, 228, 221
RGB Percent	89.41%, 89.41%, 86.67%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 3.07% Value: 89.41%
HSL	hsl(60, 11, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.07 Key: 10.59
YIQ	Y: 227.202 I: 2.249 Q: -2.178
XYZ	X: 72.786 Y: 77.201 Z: 79.454
CIE Lab	L:90.414 a:-1.235 b:3.414
CIE Luv	L:90.414 u:0.389 v:5.398
Decimal	15000797
Hunter Lab	87.864, -5.894, 7.89