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Sherwin Williams Afternoon SW6675

Afternoon

Sherwin Williams

SW6675

About Afternoon by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 64.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #fbcb78

RGB: 251, 203, 120

Hue38°

Saturation94%

Lightness73%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Afternoon from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Afternoon looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Afternoon SW6675 a warm or cool color?
Afternoon by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Afternoon?
Afternoon sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 38°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Afternoon?
Brightness is about 65%. Saturation is around 94%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 73%. Hue is close to 38°. The hex value is #fbcb78. The RGB value is 251, 203, 120.
Is Afternoon better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Afternoon has brightness around 65%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Afternoon?
You can match Afternoon with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Afternoon work best in a home?
Afternoon works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Afternoon compare to a pure white paint?
Afternoon is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Afternoon in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Afternoon in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Afternoon. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Afternoon. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.