Sherwin Williams Sun Bleached Ochre SW 9011

What are Sherwin Williams Sun Bleached Ochre undertones?

The undertone of Sun Bleached Ochre can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sun Bleached Ochre SW 9011 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 28° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9011 Sun Bleached Ochre HSL code: 28, 65%, 69%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Sun Bleached Ochre

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Sun Bleached Ochre:

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 9011
Sun Bleached Ochre

• SW 6345
  Sumptuous Peach

  

• SW 6637
  Organza

  

• SW 0046
  White Hyacinth

  

• SW 2834
  Birdseye Maple

  

• SW 6358
  Creamery

  

Darker shades

SW 9011
Sun Bleached Ochre

• SW 6656
  Serape

  

• SW 6664
  Marigold

  

• SW 6657
  Amber Wave

  

• SW 6367
  Viva Gold

  

• SW 6650
  Marquis Orange

  

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 Sun Bleached Ochre with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 208, such as Sherwin Williams Iceberg and Adrift.

SW 9011
Sun Bleached Ochre

• SW 6798
  Iceberg

  

• SW 7608
  Adrift

  

• SW 6521
  Notable Hue

  

• SW 6529
  Scanda

  

• SW 6512
  Balmy

  

• SW 7609
  Georgian Revival Blue

  

• SW 9144
  Moonmist

  

LRV of Sun Bleached Ochre

Sun Bleached Ochre has an LRV of 46.95% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#e3ab7b
RGB Decimal	227, 171, 123
RGB Percent	89.02%, 67.06%, 48.24%
HSV	Hue: 28° Saturation: 45.81% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(28, 65, 69)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.67 Yellow: 45.81 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 182.272 I: 48.795 Q: -3.092
XYZ	X: 49.818 Y: 46.89 Z: 25.16
CIE Lab	L:74.119 a:14.692 b:32.649
CIE Luv	L:74.119 u:41.086 v:39.446
Decimal	14920571
Hunter Lab	68.476, 10.03, 26.148