Sherwin Williams Nankeen SW 6397

What are Sherwin Williams Nankeen undertones?

The undertone of Nankeen 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Nankeen SW 6397 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 38° thisochre brownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6397 Nankeen HSL code: 38, 49%, 45%

• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

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:

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

SW 6397
Nankeen

• SW 6130
  Mannered Gold

  

• SW 7693
  Stonebriar

  

• SW 6402
  Antiquity

  

• SW 9024
  Vintage Gold

  

• SW 6396
  Different Gold

  

Darker shades

SW 6397
Nankeen

• SW 6398
  Sconce Gold

  

• SW 6391
  Gallant Gold

  

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.

SW 6397
Nankeen

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

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?

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