Sherwin Williams Touch of Grey SW 9549

What are Sherwin Williams Touch of Grey undertones?

The undertone of Touch of Grey 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Touch of Grey SW 9549 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 43° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9549 Touch of Grey HSL code: 43, 7%, 81%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Touch of Grey

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Touch of Grey:

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 9549
Touch of Grey

• SW 7646
  First Star

  

• SW 9561
  Guild Grey

  

• SW 6000
  Snowfall

  

• SW 9545
  Ghosted

  

• SW 9542
  Natural White

  

Darker shades

SW 9549
Touch of Grey

• SW 7648
  Big Chill

  

• SW 7672
  Knitting Needles

  

• SW 7746
  Rushing River

  

• SW 0055
  Light French Gray

  

• SW 7649
  Silverplate

  

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 Touch of Grey with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 9549
Touch of Grey

• 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 Touch of Grey

Touch of Grey has an LRV of 62.35% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d1cfca
RGB Decimal	209, 207, 202
RGB Percent	81.96%, 81.18%, 79.22%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 3.35% Value: 81.96%
HSL	hsl(43, 7, 81)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.96 Yellow: 3.35 Key: 18.04
YIQ	Y: 207.028 I: 2.799 Q: -1.133
XYZ	X: 59.266 Y: 62.445 Z: 64.792
CIE Lab	L:83.15 a:-0.209 b:2.725
CIE Luv	L:83.15 u:1.425 v:4.12
Decimal	13750218
Hunter Lab	79.022, -4.417, 6.703