Sherwin Williams Nankeen SW 6397
| Official page: | Nankeen SW 6397 |
| Code: | SW 6397 |
| Name: | Nankeen |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Nankeen?
Enhance your space with the warm and inviting tones of Sherwin Williams' Nankeen (SW 6397). This rich and earthy hue exudes sophistication and timeless elegance, perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, or dining areas. Nankeen's (SW 6397) depth adds a touch of luxury to traditional or modern interiors, complementing wood furnishings and metallic accents beautifully. Infuse your home with a sense of refinement and charm by incorporating Nankeen (SW 6397) into your decor scheme today.
Nankeen for bedroom
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Nankeen for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this yellow shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6397 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 6397 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 Nankeen 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 Nankeen undertones?
Nankeen 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:
#AA803A
RGB code:
170, 128, 58
Is Sherwin Williams Nankeen SW 6397 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 38° on the HSL hue wheel, this ochre brown sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6397 Nankeen HSL code: 38, 49%, 45%
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 Nankeen
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 ochre brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Nankeen:
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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Nankeen
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 Nankeen with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.
LRV of Nankeen
Nankeen has an LRV of 24.41% 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 24.41%, 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 | #aa803a |  |
| RGB Decimal | 170, 128, 58 | |
| RGB Percent | 66.67%, 50.20%, 22.75% | |
| HSV | Hue: 38° Saturation: 65.88% Value: 66.67% | |
| HSL | hsl(38, 49, 45) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.71 Yellow: 65.88 Key: 33.33 | |
| YIQ | Y: 132.578 I: 47.522 Q: -12.899 | |
| XYZ | X: 25.062 Y: 24.292 Z: 7.371 | |
| CIE Lab | L:56.379 a:8.646 b:43.281 | |
| CIE Luv | L:56.379 u:33.528 v:46.093 | |
| Decimal | 11173946 | |
| Hunter Lab | 49.287, 4.514, 25.634 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6397 Nankeen
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