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 yellow shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Butternut for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this yellow shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6389 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone yellow real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6389 on kitchen cabinets (4 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 Butternut reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow 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?
Butternut has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#CC9B5C
RGB code:
204, 155, 92
Is Sherwin Williams Butternut SW 6389 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 34° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
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.
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 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6389 Butternut
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