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Sherwin-Williams Butternut

SW 6389 · #CC9B5C · LRV ~37.1

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Bran Muffin (~97% proximity)

Butternut (SW 6389) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 37.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Bran Muffin (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Butternut in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

37.1 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6389

HEX

#CC9B5C

RGB

204, 155, 92

HSL

34°, 52%, 58%

Family

Oranges

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Butternut FAQ

What is the LRV of Butternut?

Butternut has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 37.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Butternut in other brands?

Glidden: Bran Muffin (PPG16-14), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Massicot (CW-380), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Honey Beehive (DET475), ~96% proximity; Behr: Solid Gold (M280-6), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Lewis Gold (3005-7C), ~95% proximity; PPG: Bran Muffin (PPG16-14), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bosc Pear (HGSW6390), ~91% 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 Butternut?

The HEX code of Butternut (SW 6389) is #CC9B5C, RGB 204, 155, 92. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.