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Sherwin Williams Imagine SW6009

Imagine

Sherwin Williams

SW6009

About Imagine by Sherwin Williams

Imagine SW6009 by Sherwin Williams is a mid neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 48% and hue near 0° for steady results across rooms. Reliable on feature walls and full rooms. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 48.3%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #c2b6b6

RGB: 194, 182, 182

Hue

Saturation9%

Lightness74%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Imagine 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 Imagine looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Imagine SW6009 a warm or cool color?
Imagine by Sherwin Williams is a neutral mid tone color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Imagine?
Imagine sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 0°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Imagine?
Brightness is about 48%. Saturation is around 9%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 74%. Hue is close to 0°. The hex value is #c2b6b6. The RGB value is 194, 182, 182.
Is Imagine better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Imagine has brightness around 48%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Imagine?
You can match Imagine 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 Imagine work best in a home?
Imagine 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 Imagine compare to a pure white paint?
Imagine is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral 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 Imagine 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 Imagine 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 Imagine. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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