Sherwin Williams Whisper SW 9591

What are Sherwin Williams Whisper undertones?

The undertone of Whisper 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Whisper SW 9591 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 38° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9591 Whisper HSL code: 38, 15%, 69%

• 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 Whisper

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 Whisper:

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 9591
Whisper

• SW 6000
  Snowfall

  

• SW 9545
  Ghosted

  

• SW 7023
  Requisite Gray

  

• SW 7016
  Mindful Gray

  

• SW 9550
  Mercurial

  

Darker shades

SW 9591
Whisper

• SW 9534
  River Reed

  

• SW 7052
  Gray Area

  

• SW 7639
  Ethereal Mood

  

• SW 2820
  Downing Earth

  

• SW 7737
  Meadow Trail

  

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 Whisper with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.

SW 9591
Whisper

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

LRV of Whisper

Whisper has an LRV of 45.18% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#bbb2a3
RGB Decimal	187, 178, 163
RGB Percent	73.33%, 69.80%, 63.92%
HSV	Hue: 38° Saturation: 12.83% Value: 73.33%
HSL	hsl(38, 15, 69)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.81 Yellow: 12.83 Key: 26.67
YIQ	Y: 178.981 I: 10.183 Q: -2.764
XYZ	X: 43.024 Y: 45.051 Z: 41.07
CIE Lab	L:72.925 a:0.609 b:8.814
CIE Luv	L:72.925 u:6.21 v:12.521
Decimal	12300963
Hunter Lab	67.12, -3.041, 10.705