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Sherwin Williams Nankeen (SW 6397) Paint Color


Color Name: Nankeen (SW 6397)
Hex Color Code: #AA803A
RGB Color Code: RGB(170, 128, 58)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 24.7%, 65.9%, 33.3%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Nankeen (SW 6397) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nankeen (SW 6397)?

Nankeen (SW 6397) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nankeen (SW 6397) is #AA803A, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 128, 58).

In the RGB color model, Nankeen (SW 6397) has a red value of 170, a green value of 128, and a blue value of 58. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.7% magenta, 65.9% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 49.1 % saturation, and 44.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nankeen (SW 6397) has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 65.9 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.


Nankeen (SW 6397) is cool or warm?

The color Nankeen (SW 6397) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Nankeen (SW 6397)?

Nankeen (SW 6397) has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Nankeen (SW 6397)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Nankeen (SW 6397) 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 24 puts Sherwin Williams Nankeen (SW 6397) 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


Nankeen (SW 6397) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(170, 128, 58)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
128 (50.2%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.71%
Yellow
65.88%
Key
33.33%

HSL

HSL(37.5deg, 49.1 %, 44.7 %)

Hue
37.5°
Saturation
49.12 %.
Lightness
44.71 %.

RYB

RYB(104, 132, 69)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Yellow
132 (51.8%)
Blue
69 (27.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.5°
Saturation
65.88 %.
Brightness / Value
66.67 %.

HWB

H: 37.5°

W: 22.75 %

B: 33.33 %

XYZ

X : 25.06

Y : 24.29

Z : 7.37

YXY

Y1 : 24.29

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 33.33%

M : 49.80%

Y : 77.25%


LRV

~ 24.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.1Y 5.5/6.5

CIE-Lab

L : 56.38

A : 8.65

B : 43.28

CIE-Lch

L : 56.38

C : 44.13

H : 78.7

CIE-Luv

L : 56.38

U : 33.53

V : 46.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.28

A : 4.52

B : 25.63






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Nankeen (SW 6397) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Nankeen (SW 6397) (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.



#B8860B
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ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#967117
Sand Dune
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#967117
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ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#C39953
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ΔE - 8.16 (91.8% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to British Standard 4800


#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)


RAL Design


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to Pantone PMS


#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#AD841F
PANTONE 1255 C
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#B28B33
PANTONE 10128 C
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#9F7D23
PANTONE 7557 C
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to RAL Classic


#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)





Paint similar to Nankeen (SW 6397) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nankeen (SW 6397) (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


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to Sherwin Williams


#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#9C7F41
Grandiose (SW 6404)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
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Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#9D8344
Brassy (SW 6410)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to Dunn-Edwards


#AA8344
Walnut Shell (DE 5363)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#9F8046
Golden Harmony (DE 6168)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#A28440
Arrow Rock (DE 5440)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to Benjamin Moore


#AD863E
Medieval Gold (2152-10)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#A07A35
Corduroy (2153-20)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#AF8840
Tapestry Gold (2153-30)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#9E8249
Grecian Gold (224)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)





PPG Paints


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to PPG Paints


#A67E4B
Look At Me (PPG1091-7)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to Behr


#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#AB7F46
24 Karat (M280-7)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Valspar


Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to Valspar


#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A77E23
Nouveau Green (P093)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#9E772E
Ginseng (8002-24G)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#B47B14
Golden Ochre (V053-6)
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Nankeen (SW 6397) - #AA803A 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 Nankeen (SW 6397) - #AA803A Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
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#9C7F41
Grandiose (SW 6404)
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#8E773F
Bengal Grass (SW 6411)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#8D844D
Rural Green (SW 6418)
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#A4763C
Gallant Gold (SW 6391)
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#906A3A
Relic Bronze (SW 6132)
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#8A6645
Craft Paper (SW 6125)
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#996F32
Sconce Gold (SW 6398)
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#95793D
Fervent Brass (SW 6405)
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#7A6841
Eminent Bronze (SW 6412)
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#655F2D
Saguaro (SW 6419)
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#E0DDBD
Celery (SW 6421)
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