Sherwin Williams Vermilion SW 2914

What are Sherwin Williams Vermilion undertones?

The undertone of Vermilion 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Vermilion SW 2914 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 359° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2914 Vermilion HSL code: 359, 67%, 30%

• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Vermilion

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Vermilion:

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 2914
Vermilion

• SW 6868
  Real Red

  

• SW 2913
  Classy Red

  

Darker shades

SW 2914
Vermilion

• SW 2906
  Crimson Red

  

• SW 2905
  Carmine

  

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 Vermilion with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 179, such as Sherwin Williams Lakeshore and Manitou Blue.

SW 2914
Vermilion

• SW 6494
  Lakeshore

  

• SW 6501
  Manitou Blue

  

• SW 7620
  Seaworthy

  

• SW 0063
  Blue Sky

  

• SW 6760
  Rivulet

  

• SW 6484
  Meander Blue

  

• SW 6491
  Open Air

  

LRV of Vermilion

Vermilion has an LRV of 4.77% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#7e191b
RGB Decimal	126, 25, 27
RGB Percent	49.41%, 9.80%, 10.59%
HSV	Hue: 359° Saturation: 80.16% Value: 49.41%
HSL	hsl(359, 67, 30)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 80.16 Yellow: 78.57 Key: 50.59
YIQ	Y: 55.427 I: 59.543 Q: 21.988
XYZ	X: 9.151 Y: 5.211 Z: 1.561
CIE Lab	L:27.329 a:42.399 b:26.122
CIE Luv	L:27.329 u:71.054 v:14.728
Decimal	8263963
Hunter Lab	22.829, 31.6, 11.927