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Sherwin-Williams Alchemy

SW 6395 · #C99E53 · LRV ~37.5

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Alchemy (~100% proximity)

Alchemy (SW 6395) is a mid-tone yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 37.5 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Alchemy (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Alchemy in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

37.5 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6395

HEX

#C99E53

RGB

201, 158, 83

HSL

38°, 52%, 56%

Family

Yellows

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Alchemy FAQ

What is the LRV of Alchemy?

Alchemy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 37.5 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 Alchemy in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Alchemy (HGSW6395), ~100% proximity; PPG: Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Laredo Road (DE5369), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Autumn Gold (2152-30), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Earthen Sienna (3007-5B), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Allspice (PPG1207-6), ~90% proximity; Behr: Glazed Pears (M270-6), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~86% 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 Alchemy?

The HEX code of Alchemy (SW 6395) is #C99E53, RGB 201, 158, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.