Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue SW 6342
| Official page: | Spicy Hue SW 6342 |
| Code: | SW 6342 |
| Name: | Spicy Hue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue?
Sherwin Williams SW 6342 Spicy Hue is a vibrant and energetic shade that is perfect for adding a pop of color to any space. This bold color pairs beautifully with neutrals such as SW 7006 Extra White or SW 7036 Accessible Beige to create a harmonious and balanced look. For a more daring combination, try pairing Spicy Hue with SW 6690 Gambol Gold or SW 6543 Soulful Blue for a striking and unconventional color palette. Whether used as an accent wall or in furniture pieces, Spicy Hue adds warmth and personality to any room, making it a versatile choice for those looking to make a statement in their home decor.
Spicy Hue for exterior (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue reviews (5 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue undertones?
Spicy Hue 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:
#994B35
RGB code:
153, 75, 53
Is Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue SW 6342 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 13° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6342 Spicy Hue HSL code: 13, 49%, 40%
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 Spicy Hue
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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue:
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
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 Spicy Hue with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 193, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.
LRV of Spicy Hue
Spicy Hue has an LRV of 12.05% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 12.05%, 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 | #994b35 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 75, 53 | |
| RGB Percent | 60.00%, 29.41%, 20.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 13° Saturation: 65.36% Value: 60.0% | |
| HSL | hsl(13, 49, 40) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 50.98 Yellow: 65.36 Key: 40.0 | |
| YIQ | Y: 95.814 I: 53.55 Q: 9.653 | |
| XYZ | X: 16.297 Y: 12.063 Z: 4.837 | |
| CIE Lab | L:41.317 a:30.719 b:27.987 | |
| CIE Luv | L:41.317 u:59.081 v:23.831 | |
| Decimal | 10046261 | |
| Hunter Lab | 34.732, 22.973, 16.055 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6342 Spicy Hue
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