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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Nankeen

HGSW6397 · #AA803A · LRV 24.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Nankeen is a 100% match

Nankeen (HGSW6397) is a dark brown from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 24.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Nankeen (100% match).

Compare Nankeen with other brands

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LRV

24.3 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW6397

HEX

#AA803A

RGB

170, 128, 58

HSL

38°, 49%, 45%

Family

Browns

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Nankeen FAQ

What is the LRV of Nankeen?

Nankeen has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Nankeen in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Nankeen (SW 6397), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Corduroy (2153-20), 94%; Valspar: Sun Valley Vista (M245), 94%; Glidden: Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7), 93%; Behr: Indian Spice (M300-6), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Walnut Shell (DE5363), 92%; PPG: Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7), 92%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 76%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Nankeen?

The HEX code of Nankeen (HGSW6397) is #AA803A, RGB 170, 128, 58. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.