Sherwin Williams Tarnished Treasure SW 9118

What are Sherwin Williams Tarnished Treasure undertones?

The undertone of Tarnished Treasure 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Tarnished Treasure SW 9118 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 39° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9118 Tarnished Treasure HSL code: 39, 30%, 61%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 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:

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:

4000K

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

SW 9118
Tarnished Treasure

• SW 7524
  Dhurrie Beige

  

• SW 9526
  Woolen Mittens

  

• SW 7738
  Cargo Pants

  

• SW 9111
  Antler Velvet

  

• SW 7530
  Barcelona Beige

  

Darker shades

SW 9118
Tarnished Treasure

• SW 0043
  Peristyle Brass

  

• SW 9537
  Sugared Almond

  

• SW 2814
  Rookwood Antique Gold

  

• SW 6409
  Edgy Gold

  

• SW 6137
  Burlap

  

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.

SW 9118
Tarnished Treasure

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

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?

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