Sherwin Williams Butternut SW 6389
| Official page: | Butternut SW 6389 |
| Code: | SW 6389 |
| Name: | Butternut |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Butternut?
Feel the warm embrace of SW 6389 Butternut by Sherwin Williams. This inviting shade exudes a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for living rooms, kitchens, or bedrooms. SW 6389 complements natural wood finishes and brings a touch of autumnal splendor to any space. Infuse your home with the rich and comforting tones of Butternut to create a sense of tranquility and harmony. Embrace the beauty and versatility of SW 6389 in your interior design for a space that radiates with warmth and charm.
Butternut for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Butternut for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Yellow shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6389 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 6389 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Butternut reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Butternut undertones?
The undertone of Butternut can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#CC9B5C
RGB code:
204, 155, 92
Is Sherwin Williams Butternut SW 6389 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 34° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6389 Butternut HSL code: 34, 52%, 58%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Butternut
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Butternut:
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
SW 6389
Butternut
Darker shades
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 Butternut with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Sherwin Williams Labradorite and Lakeside.
LRV of Butternut
Butternut has an LRV of 37.07% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 37.07%, 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
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #cc9b5c |  |
| RGB Decimal | 204, 155, 92 | |
| RGB Percent | 80.00%, 60.78%, 36.08% | |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 54.9% Value: 80.0% | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 52, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.02 Yellow: 54.9 Key: 20.0 | |
| YIQ | Y: 162.469 I: 49.444 Q: -9.24 | |
| XYZ | X: 38.557 Y: 37.055 Z: 15.244 | |
| CIE Lab | L:67.319 a:11.001 b:39.802 | |
| CIE Luv | L:67.319 u:37.714 v:46.083 | |
| Decimal | 13409116 | |
| Hunter Lab | 60.873, 6.533, 27.764 | |
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