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Sherwin Williams Take Five SW6513

Take Five

Sherwin Williams

SW6513

About Take Five by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 56.1%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #b3c9d3

RGB: 179, 201, 211

Hue199°

Saturation27%

Lightness77%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Is Take Five SW6513 a warm or cool color?
Take Five by Sherwin Williams is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Take Five?
Take Five sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 199°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Take Five?
Brightness is about 56%. Saturation is around 27%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 77%. Hue is close to 199°. The hex value is #b3c9d3. The RGB value is 179, 201, 211.
Is Take Five better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Take Five has brightness around 56%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Take Five?
You can match Take Five 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 Take Five work best in a home?
Take Five 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 Take Five compare to a pure white paint?
Take Five is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool 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 Take Five 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 Take Five 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 Take Five. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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