Sherwin Williams Starry Night SW 6540
| Official page: | Starry Night SW 6540 |
| Code: | SW 6540 |
| Name: | Starry Night |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Starry Night?
Elevate your space with a touch of sophistication by incorporating Sherwin Williams SW 6540 Starry Night into your interior design. This deep and mesmerizing hue, reminiscent of a starry sky, adds a sense of drama and luxury to any room. Pair SW 6540 with neutral tones like SW 7006 Extra White or SW 7036 Accessible Beige to create a stunning contrast. For a more daring look, combine it with accents in SW 6258 Tricorn Black or SW 6244 Naval for a bold and modern aesthetic. Let Sherwin Williams SW 6540 Starry Night illuminate your home with its timeless elegance and charm.
Sherwin Williams Starry Night reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Starry Night undertones?
The undertone of Starry Night 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#D6D9DE
RGB code:
214, 217, 222
Is Sherwin Williams Starry Night SW 6540 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 218° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6540 Starry Night HSL code: 218, 11%, 85%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Starry Night
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Starry Night:
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 6540
Starry Night
Darker shades
SW 6540
Starry Night
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 Starry Night with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 38, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Starry Night
Starry Night has an LRV of 69.06% 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 69.06%, 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 | #d6d9de |  |
| RGB Decimal | 214, 217, 222 | |
| RGB Percent | 83.92%, 85.10%, 87.06% | |
| HSV | Hue: 218° Saturation: 3.6% Value: 87.06% | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 11, 85) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.6 Magenta: 2.25 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.94 | |
| YIQ | Y: 216.673 I: -3.394 Q: 0.921 | |
| XYZ | X: 65.726 Y: 69.196 Z: 78.981 | |
| CIE Lab | L:86.601 a:-0.095 b:-2.803 | |
| CIE Luv | L:86.601 u:-1.949 v:-4.277 | |
| Decimal | 14080478 | |
| Hunter Lab | 83.184, -4.534, 1.934 | |
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