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)
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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)? (For interior and product design)

Nankeen (SW 6397) has an LRV of nearly 24.3. 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)
LRV 24.3
Light Color

Compare LRV 24.3 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 24.3 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

HEX #AA803A
Hex triplet
#AA803A
Red
AA
Green
80
Blue
3A
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 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
37.5°
Saturation
65.88 %
Brightness / Value
66.67 %
RYB ryb(104, 132, 69)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Yellow
132 (51.8%)
Blue
69 (27.2%)
HWB
Hue
37.5°
Whiteness
22.75 %
Blackness
33.33 %
CMY
Cyan
33.33%
Magenta
49.80%
Yellow
77.25%
XYZ
X
25.06
Y
24.29
Z
7.37
YXY
Y1
24.29
X
0.44
Y2
0.43
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
Other
LRV
~ 24.3 %
Munsell Color System
2.1Y 5.5/6.5

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

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

These are the named colors closest to Nankeen (SW 6397) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#B8860B Color Dark Goldenrod
93.60% match | ΔE 6.40
#967117 Color Sand Dune
92.88% match | ΔE 7.12
#967117 Color Drab
92.88% match | ΔE 7.12
#C39953 Color Aztec Gold
91.84% match | ΔE 8.16

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


Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

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

#B98524 Color PANTONE 10129 C
95.26% match | ΔE 4.74
#AD841F Color PANTONE 1255 C
95.19% match | ΔE 4.81
#B28B33 Color PANTONE 10128 C
95.10% match | ΔE 4.90
#9F7D23 Color PANTONE 7557 C
95.08% match | ΔE 4.92

RAL Classic

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

These are the real paint colors closest to Nankeen (SW 6397) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Nankeen (SW 6397) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

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

#AA803A Color Nankeen (SW 6397)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#9D8344 Color Brassy (SW 6410)
94.99% match | ΔE 5.01

Dunn-Edwards

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Benjamin Moore

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PPG Paints

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Behr

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Valspar

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Farrow & Ball

Nankeen (SW 6397) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Nankeen (SW 6397) to Farrow & Ball

#BD8C5F Color Wet Sand (46)
91.44% match | ΔE 8.56
#BA9368 Color Sand (45)
91.12% match | ΔE 8.88
#C59C5D Color India Yellow (66)
90.83% match | ΔE 9.17
#BA9C69 Color Duster (319)
90.25% match | ΔE 9.75

Color Combinations

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#AA803A
Nankeen (SW 6397)
#3A64AA
Medium Sapphire*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Nankeen (SW 6397) - #AA803A?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Nankeen (SW 6397) - #AA803A is #3A64AA, color name is Medium Sapphire*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Nankeen (SW 6397) - #AA803A?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Nankeen (SW 6397) - #AA803A is #3A64AA, color name is Medium Sapphire*.

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