Sherwin Williams Butternut (SW 6389) Paint Color

What color is Butternut (SW 6389)?

Butternut (SW 6389) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Butternut (SW 6389) is #CC9B5C, and the RGB color code is RGB(204, 155, 92).

In the RGB color model, Butternut (SW 6389) has a red value of 204, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 92. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.0% magenta, 54.9% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 52.3 % saturation, and 58.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Butternut (SW 6389) has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 54.9 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.

Butternut (SW 6389) is cool or warm?

The color Butternut (SW 6389) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Butternut (SW 6389)?

Butternut (SW 6389) has an LRV of nearly 37. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 37 puts Sherwin Williams Butternut (SW 6389) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.