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Sherwin Williams Butternut (SW 6389) Paint Color


Color Name: Butternut (SW 6389)
Hex Color Code: #CC9B5C
RGB Color Code: RGB(204, 155, 92)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 24.0%, 54.9%, 20.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Butternut (SW 6389) color - its meaning and example


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.



Dark Color

Butternut (SW 6389)

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of Butternut (SW 6389) with dark and light Color




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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Butternut (SW 6389) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(204, 155, 92)
Red
204 (80.0%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
92 (36.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.02%
Yellow
54.90%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(33.75deg, 52.3 %, 58.0 %)

Hue
33.75°
Saturation
52.34 %.
Lightness
58.04 %.

RYB

RYB(73, 112, 45)
Red
73 (28.6%)
Yellow
112 (44.1%)
Blue
45 (17.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.75°
Saturation
54.90 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 33.75°

W: 36.08 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 38.55

Y : 37.05

Z : 15.25

YXY

Y1 : 37.05

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.41

CMY

C : 20.00%

M : 39.22%

Y : 63.92%


LRV

~ 37.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.6Y 6.6/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 67.32

A : 11

B : 39.8

CIE-Lch

L : 67.32

C : 41.29

H : 74.54

CIE-Luv

L : 67.32

U : 37.72

V : 46.08

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.87

A : 6.54

B : 27.76






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Butternut (SW 6389) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Butternut (SW 6389) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#C39953
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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Butternut (SW 6389) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Butternut (SW 6389) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Butternut (SW 6389) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Butternut (SW 6389) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Butternut (SW 6389) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Butternut (SW 6389) to Pantone PMS


#D6A461
PANTONE 7509 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE 7407 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BD9B60
PANTONE 7562 C
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#B9975B
PANTONE 465 C
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Butternut (SW 6389) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Butternut (SW 6389) to RAL Classic


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Butternut (SW 6389) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Butternut (SW 6389) to British Standard 4800


#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#D3A54C
BS 08-C-33 - Beige
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Butternut (SW 6389) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Butternut (SW 6389) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Butternut (SW 6389) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Butternut (SW 6389) to Sherwin Williams


#CC9B5C
Butternut (SW 6389)
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#D69E59
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ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Butternut (SW 6389) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Butternut (SW 6389) to Behr


#C99B5F
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ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#D39952
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ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


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#CB9C61
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ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
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Lewis Gold (3005-7C)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Butternut (SW 6389) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Butternut (SW 6389) to PPG Paints


#CC9859
Bran Muffin (PPG16-14)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
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Allspice (PPG1207-6)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
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Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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Good Life (PPG1090-5)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Butternut (SW 6389) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Butternut (SW 6389) to Dunn-Edwards


#D39F5F
Honey Beehive (DET 475)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
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Wildflower Honey (DET 486)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#CA994E
Gingerbread House (DE 5334)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#D9A05F
Butterscotch Syrup (DE 5298)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Butternut (SW 6389) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Butternut (SW 6389) to Benjamin Moore


#C9974F
Maple Sugar (2160-30)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#D69D4D
Apple Crisp (2159-30)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Butternut (SW 6389) - #CC9B5C color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Butternut (SW 6389) - #CC9B5C Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#CC9B5C
Butternut (SW 6389)
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#C19763
Mannered Gold (SW 6130)
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#B39167
Baguette (SW 6123)
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#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
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#B89B59
Escapade Gold (SW 6403)
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#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
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#9C9152
Tupelo Tree (SW 6417)
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#C09056
Bosc Pear (SW 6390)
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#AD8451
Chamois (SW 6131)
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#9C7A56
Cardboard (SW 6124)
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#AA803A
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#9C7F41
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