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Sherwin Williams Tempe Star SW6229

Tempe Star

Sherwin Williams

SW6229

About Tempe Star by Sherwin Williams

Tempe Star SW6229 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 11% and hue near 194° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 11.1%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #47626a

RGB: 71, 98, 106

Hue194°

Saturation20%

Lightness35%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Is Tempe Star SW6229 a warm or cool color?
Tempe Star by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Tempe Star?
Tempe Star sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 194°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Tempe Star?
Brightness is about 11%. Saturation is around 20%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 35%. Hue is close to 194°. The hex value is #47626a. The RGB value is 71, 98, 106.
Is Tempe Star better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Tempe Star has brightness around 11%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Tempe Star?
You can match Tempe Star 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 Tempe Star work best in a home?
Tempe Star 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 Tempe Star compare to a pure white paint?
Tempe Star is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper 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 Tempe Star 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 Tempe Star 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 Tempe Star. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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