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Sherwin Williams

Alchemy

SW 6395

Alchemy (SW, #C99E53) is a warm golden yellow with pronounced amber and honey undertones that give it a saturated, mid-depth presence. Its LRV of 38 places it in the moderate-reflectance range, providing noticeable color density on walls without absorbing too much light. The hue reads distinctly warm and pairs naturally with other warm neutrals such as Creamy and Nomadic Desert.

For contrast, a deep cool tone like Naval sharpens its golden character, while Inviting Ivory and Friendly Yellow extend the warm palette in an analogous direction.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6395

Collection

West Elm Collection 2024

Alchemy in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Alchemy under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Alchemy under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

56%

Medium

Saturation

52%

Saturated

LRV

38.0
0%100%
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Dark
Medium
Light
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White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#C99E53
RGB Decimal
201, 158, 83
RGB Percent
78.8%, 62.0%, 32.5%
HSL
38.1, 52.2%, 55.7%
HSV
38.1, 58.7%, 78.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 21.4%, 58.7%, 21.2%
YIQ
162.3, 49.8, -14.3
XYZ
37.88, 37.50, 13.42
CIE Lab
67.65, 7.39, 44.68
CIE Luv
67.65, 34.00, 51.42
Hunter Lab
61.23, 6.73, 28.77
Decimal
13213267

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

AlchemyCorduroyNankeenCorduroy

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

AlchemyHoneymoonJournal WhiteLychee

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

AlchemyBlue IoliteIndigo BatikHonest

Analogous

Adjacent colors

AlchemyBoogie BlastDash of CurrySpring Leaf

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

AlchemyDash of CurryRaspberry PuddingRazzle Dazzle

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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