Sherwin Williams Vintage Vessel SW 9050
| Official page: | Vintage Vessel SW 9050 |
| Code: | SW 9050 |
| Name: | Vintage Vessel |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Vintage Vessel?
Vintage Vessel SW 9050 exudes timeless sophistication and warmth. This rich hue infuses any space with a sense of elegance and elevate the ambiance. Perfect for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere, Vintage Vessel is ideal for living rooms, dining rooms, or home libraries. The deep tones of Vintage Vessel SW 9050 can be paired with cream or light gray accents to achieve a classic and refined look. Transform your space with the versatile charm of Vintage Vessel SW 9050.
Vintage Vessel for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Sherwin Williams Vintage Vessel reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this 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 Vintage Vessel undertones?
The undertone of Vintage Vessel can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#94B2A6
RGB code:
148, 178, 166
Is Sherwin Williams Vintage Vessel SW 9050 cool or warm?
With a hue of 156° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9050 Vintage Vessel HSL code: 156, 16%, 64%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Vintage Vessel
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 Vintage Vessel:
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 9050
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Darker shades
SW 9050
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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 Vintage Vessel with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 336, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Ruby Violet.
LRV of Vintage Vessel
Vintage Vessel has an LRV of 40.72% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 40.72%, 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 | #94b2a6 | |
| RGB Decimal | 148, 178, 166 | |
| RGB Percent | 58.04%, 69.80%, 65.10% | |
| HSV | Hue: 156° Saturation: 16.85% Value: 69.8% | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 16, 64) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 16.85 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 6.74 Key: 30.2 | |
| YIQ | Y: 167.662 I: -14.021 Q: -10.08 | |
| XYZ | X: 35.014 Y: 40.889 Z: 42.114 | |
| CIE Lab | L:70.098 a:-12.683 b:2.725 | |
| CIE Luv | L:70.098 u:-15.538 v:6.1 | |
| Decimal | 9745062 | |
| Hunter Lab | 63.945, -14.162, 5.713 |
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