Sherwin Williams Tarnished Treasure SW 9118
| Official page: | Tarnished Treasure SW 9118 |
| Code: | SW 9118 |
| Name: | Tarnished Treasure |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Tarnished Treasure?
Introducing Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118) by Sherwin Williams, a rich and sophisticated hue that exudes warmth and depth. This deep bronze tone brings a sense of luxury and elegance to any space, making it ideal for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Pair Tarnished Treasure with creamy whites and soft greys to enhance its earthy undertones, or complement it with warm neutrals like camel and terracotta for a harmonious color scheme. Incorporate accents in brass or copper for a touch of glamour, or add pops of dusty teal for a modern and eclectic look. Whether used in a living room, bedroom, or dining area, Tarnished Treasure adds a timeless appeal that effortlessly elevates any design aesthetic.
Tarnished Treasure for exterior (3 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Tarnished Treasure undertones?
Tarnished Treasure 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:
#B9A47E
RGB code:
185, 164, 126
Is Sherwin Williams Tarnished Treasure SW 9118 cool or warm?
With a hue of 39°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 9118 Tarnished Treasure HSL code: 39, 30%, 61%
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 Tarnished Treasure
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:


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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Tarnished Treasure:
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
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Darker shades
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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 Tarnished Treasure with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Tarnished Treasure
Tarnished Treasure has an LRV of 38.32% 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 38.32%, 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 | #b9a47e | |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 164, 126 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.55%, 64.31%, 49.41% | |
| HSV | Hue: 39° Saturation: 31.89% Value: 72.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 30, 61) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.35 Yellow: 31.89 Key: 27.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 165.947 I: 24.725 Q: -7.383 | |
| XYZ | X: 37.049 Y: 38.373 Z: 25.188 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.295 a:1.906 b:22.561 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.295 u:15.535 v:29.728 | |
| Decimal | 12166270 | |
| Hunter Lab | 61.946, -1.646, 19.254 |
