Sherwin Williams White Iris SW 6812

What are Sherwin Williams White Iris undertones?

The undertone of White Iris can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 White Iris SW 6812 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 218° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6812 White Iris HSL code: 218, 14%, 89%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool 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.
• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects White Iris

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 White Iris:

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 6812
White Iris

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

Darker shades

SW 6812
White Iris

• SW 6541
  Daydream

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

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 White Iris with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 38, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.

SW 6812
White Iris

• SW 6038
  Truly Taupe

  

• SW 6553
  Heavenly White

  

• SW 7077
  Original White

  

• SW 7635
  Palisade

  

• SW 7026
  Griffin

  

• SW 7032
  Warm Stone

  

• SW 9550
  Mercurial

  

LRV of White Iris

White Iris has an LRV of 75.83% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#dfe2e7
RGB Decimal	223, 226, 231
RGB Percent	87.45%, 88.63%, 90.59%
HSV	Hue: 218° Saturation: 3.46% Value: 90.59%
HSL	hsl(218, 14, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.46 Magenta: 2.16 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.41
YIQ	Y: 225.673 I: -3.394 Q: 0.921
XYZ	X: 72.048 Y: 75.85 Z: 86.424
CIE Lab	L:89.79 a:-0.095 b:-2.782
CIE Luv	L:89.79 u:-1.946 v:-4.266
Decimal	14672615
Hunter Lab	87.092, -4.744, 2.129