Sherwin Williams Brittlebush SW 6684
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- Sherwin Williams SW 6684 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Brittlebush reviews (3 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Brittlebush undertones?
- Is Brittlebush SW 6684 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Brittlebush
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Brittlebush SW 6684
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Brittlebush SW 6684 |
| Code: | SW 6684 |
| Name: | Brittlebush |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Teen Space |
What color is Sherwin Williams Brittlebush?
Sherwin Williams Brittlebush SW 6684 is a warm, sunlit golden yellow with a noticeable orange cast. Its mid-range depth and clear saturation give it enough presence for an accent wall, painted front door, or cheerful kitchen cabinetry. In bright daylight, Brittlebush reads as a clean marigold-like yellow, while softer evening light can bring out its richer honey and amber notes. Pair this color with creamy whites, warm clay neutrals, natural oak, woven fibers, and matte black hardware for contrast. On a larger wall area, it is especially effective in breakfast rooms, mudrooms, or spaces that benefit from a concentrated dose of warmth.
Sherwin Williams SW 6684 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm yellow hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Brittlebush reviews (3 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Brittlebush undertones?
Brittlebush is a mid-light, clear golden beige. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
234, 174, 71
Is Sherwin Williams Brittlebush cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 38° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6684 Brittlebush HSL code: 38, 80%, 60%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Brittlebush
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Brittlebush:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Brittlebush with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Sherwin Williams Bewitching Blue and Dazzle.
LRV of Brittlebush
Brittlebush has an LRV of 48.22% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 48.22%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #eaae47 |
| RGB Decimal | 234, 174, 71 |
| RGB Percent | 91.76%, 68.24%, 27.84% |
| HSV | Hue: 38° Saturation: 69.66% Value: 91.76% |
| HSL | hsl(38, 80, 60) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.64 Yellow: 69.66 Key: 8.24 |
| YIQ | Y: 180.198 I: 68.852 Q: -19.361 |
| XYZ | X: 50.208 Y: 48.223 Z: 12.623 |
| CIE Lab | L:74.966 a:12.093 b:59.316 |
| CIE Luv | L:74.966 u:48.401 v:64.843 |
| Decimal | 15380039 |
| Hunter Lab | 69.443, 7.532, 37.833 |
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