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Sherwin-Williams Artifact
SW 6138 · #9A815E · LRV ~23.4
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Artifact (~100% proximity)Artifact (SW 6138) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Artifact (~100% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
23.4 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6138
HEX
#9A815E
RGB
154, 129, 94
HSL
35°, 24%, 49%
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Artifact FAQ
What is the LRV of Artifact?
Artifact has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.4 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Artifact in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Artifact (HGSW6138), ~100% proximity; PPG: Twisted Tail (PPG1100-6), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hillcrest Tan (1078), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Twisted Tail (PPG1100-6), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Coconut Shell (DE6202), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Ramblin' Man (T590), ~94% proximity; Behr: Westminster (N270-6), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dibber (No. 312), ~79% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Artifact?
The HEX code of Artifact (SW 6138) is #9A815E, RGB 154, 129, 94. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.