Sherwin Williams Surfer SW 6946
| Official page: | Surfer SW 6946 |
| Code: | SW 6946 |
| Name: | Surfer |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Surfer?
Sherwin Williams SW 6946 Surfer is a serene and versatile shade that evokes a sense of calm and sophistication in any space. This refreshing mid-tone blue-green, Surfer, pairs beautifully with crisp white accents to create a coastal-inspired aesthetic. For a more modern look, consider combining Surfer with soft gray tones or warm sandy neutrals like Sherwin Williams SW 7503 Sticks & Stones. Embrace a beachy vibe by incorporating natural textures such as rattan, jute, or light wood finishes to complement the cool, beachy undertones of Surfer. Infuse a sense of tranquility and balance into your decor with this timeless hue.
Surfer for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Surfer for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6946 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone blue real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6946 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Surfer reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Surfer undertones?
Surfer has a clear blue 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:
#01A4A5
RGB code:
1, 164, 165
Is Sherwin Williams Surfer SW 6946 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 180° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
SW 6946 Surfer HSL code: 180, 99%, 33%
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 Surfer
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Surfer:
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 6946
Surfer
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 Surfer with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Sherwin Williams Raucous Orange and Emberglow.
LRV of Surfer
Surfer has an LRV of 28.76% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 28.76%, 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 | #01a4a5 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 1, 164, 165 | |
| RGB Percent | 0.39%, 64.31%, 64.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 180° Saturation: 99.39% Value: 64.71% | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 99, 33) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 99.39 Magenta: 0.61 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 35.29 | |
| YIQ | Y: 115.377 I: -97.453 Q: -34.169 | |
| XYZ | X: 20.076 Y: 29.271 Z: 40.179 | |
| CIE Lab | L:61.02 a:-34.214 b:-10.659 | |
| CIE Luv | L:61.02 u:-47.048 v:-11.008 | |
| Decimal | 107685 | |
| Hunter Lab | 54.103, -28.445, -6.159 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6946 Surfer
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