Sherwin Williams

Artifact

SW 6138

Artifact by Sherwin-Williams is a warm, earthy yellow with brown undertones at hex #9A815E and an LRV of 24. This low-to-mid reflectance value gives it a muted, grounded quality that leans more toward ochre than bright yellow. The brown base keeps it from reading too vivid, fitting it for rustic and Mediterranean-influenced palettes.

Artifact pairs naturally with warm neutrals like Sherwin-Williams Nomadic Desert, Baguette, and Relaxed Khaki for tonal layering, while deeper shades such as Black Fox or soft olive tones like Edamame provide effective contrast.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6138

Artifact 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 Artifact under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Artifact under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

35°

Orange Family

Lightness

49%

Medium

Saturation

24%

Muted

LRV

24.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

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

#9A815E

RGB Decimal

154, 129, 94

RGB Percent

60.4%, 50.6%, 36.9%

HSL

35.0, 24.2%, 48.6%

HSV

35.0, 39.0%, 60.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 16.2%, 39.0%, 39.6%

YIQ

132.5, 26.2, -5.6

XYZ

23.20, 23.38, 13.88

CIE Lab

55.46, 4.45, 22.55

CIE Luv

55.46, 18.36, 27.43

Hunter Lab

48.35, 3.72, 15.39

Decimal

10125662

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Artifact Favorite Fudge Tamarind Twilight Jungle

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Artifact Coffeehouse Tan Minimalist Taupe Tease

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Artifact Bedtime Story Blue Zephyr Mysterious Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Artifact Golden Grass Vermilion Catnip

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Artifact Vermilion High Country Rose Carnation Festival

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