Sherwin Williams

Nankeen

SW 6397

Nankeen is a warm yellow with earthy undertones at an LRV of 24, placing it in the deeper mid-tone range where it reads as a rich ochre-gold rather than a bright yellow. This depth suits accent walls, exterior trim, front doors, and furniture pieces. The earthy undertones keep it grounded and prevent it from appearing too saturated.

It coordinates with Restrained Gold (SW 6129) for lighter wall transitions, Alabaster (SW 7008) on trim, Antiquity (SW 6402) as a warm companion, and Leather Bound (SW 6118) or Butterscotch (SW 6377) for layered warmth.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6397

Nankeen 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 Nankeen under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Nankeen under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

45%

Medium

Saturation

49%

Moderate

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

#AA803A

RGB Decimal

170, 128, 58

RGB Percent

66.7%, 50.2%, 22.7%

HSL

37.5, 49.1%, 44.7%

HSV

37.5, 65.9%, 66.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 24.7%, 65.9%, 33.3%

YIQ

132.6, 47.6, -13.0

XYZ

25.06, 24.29, 7.37

CIE Lab

56.38, 8.65, 43.28

CIE Luv

56.38, 33.53, 46.09

Hunter Lab

49.28, 7.37, 24.88

Decimal

11173946

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Nankeen Arlington Bronze Joshua Tree Florentine Dream

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Nankeen Ginger Jar Sahara Sun Drumskin

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Nankeen Mosaic Blueberry Hill Periwinkle

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Nankeen Hopscotch Toasted Cranberry Bright Parrot

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Nankeen Toasted Cranberry Red Licorice Royal Flush

Closest Paint Matches

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

Sherwin Williams

Nankeen

Benjamin Moore

Medieval Gold

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Nankeen

Valspar

El Dorado

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Nankeen

Benjamin Moore

Caramel Corn

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Valspar

Vintage Lincoln

Sherwin Williams

Nankeen

Behr

Invitation Gold

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Nankeen

Benjamin Moore

Tapestry Gold

Sherwin Williams

Nankeen

Glidden

Brown Basket

Sherwin Williams

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Behr

Blonde Wood

Sherwin Williams

Nankeen

Sherwin Williams

Gallant Gold

Sherwin Williams

Nankeen

Benjamin Moore

Camel

Sherwin Williams

Nankeen

Valspar

Butter Syrup

Sherwin Williams

Nankeen

Valspar

Corduroy

Sherwin Williams

Nankeen

Valspar

Sun Valley Vista

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Behr

24 Karat

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Nankeen

Sherwin Williams

Butterscotch

Sherwin Williams

Nankeen

Benjamin Moore

Corduroy