Sherwin Williams

Mediterranean

SW 7617

Witching Hour (Benjamin Moore, #46494F) is a deep charcoal black with a noticeable blue undertone that separates it from a pure neutral black. At an LRV of 8.71, it absorbs most ambient light, producing a dense, saturated appearance on walls and trim. The blue cast gives it a cooler reading than warm-based blacks, particularly under daylight or fluorescent lighting.

Chantilly Lace provides maximum contrast as a pairing white, while Silver Marlin and Smoke echo its blue undertone at lighter values. Caliente or Golden Straw introduce targeted warm accents against its cool base.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 7617

Collection

Timeless Colors

Mediterranean in Real Homes (11 Photos)

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Mediterranean in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Mediterranean under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Mediterranean under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

188°

Cyan Family

Lightness

43%

Medium

Saturation

13%

Very Muted

LRV

18.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#60797D
RGB Decimal
96, 121, 125
RGB Percent
37.6%, 47.5%, 49.0%
HSL
188.3, 13.1%, 43.3%
HSV
188.3, 23.2%, 49.0%
CMYK
23.2%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 51.0%
YIQ
114.0, -16.2, -4.0
XYZ
15.36, 17.64, 22.00
CIE Lab
49.06, -8.06, -5.18
CIE Luv
49.06, -12.90, -6.01
Hunter Lab
42.00, -6.16, -4.27
Decimal
6322557

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