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Sherwin Williams

Java

SW 6090

Sherwin-Williams Java is a rich warm red-brown with mahogany undertones and an LRV of 7, making it a deep, low-reflectance color that absorbs significant ambient light. The mahogany base gives it warmth and complexity, distinguishing it from cooler espresso-type browns. It works well on accent walls, built-in cabinetry, exterior doors, or studies where a grounded, dark-value anchor is needed.

Java pairs effectively with Sherwin-Williams Shoji White for trim contrast, and coordinates with Caviar, Rustic Red, Compatible Cream, and Urbane Bronze in traditional or craftsman-style interiors.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6090

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2021 (Encounter)

Java 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 Java under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Java under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

23°

Red Family

Lightness

29%

Dark

Saturation

32%

Moderate

LRV

7.0
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
#634533
RGB Decimal
99, 69, 51
RGB Percent
38.8%, 27.1%, 20.0%
HSL
22.5, 32.0%, 29.4%
HSV
22.5, 48.5%, 38.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 30.3%, 48.5%, 61.2%
YIQ
75.9, 23.7, 0.7
XYZ
7.87, 7.15, 4.10
CIE Lab
32.14, 10.44, 15.98
CIE Luv
32.14, 20.61, 15.33
Hunter Lab
26.74, 7.42, 8.86
Decimal
6505779

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

JavaSeed BrownCowboy HatBoston Brown Bread

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

JavaRustic EarthCider SpiceChestnut Bisque

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

JavaDeep Twilight BluePitch CobaltQuiet Night

Analogous

Adjacent colors

JavaTuscan HillsPompeii RedSun Valley

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

JavaPompeii RedDark BurgundyElderberry Wine

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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