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Sherwin-Williams Nankeen
SW 6397 · #AA803A · LRV ~24.3
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Nankeen (~100% proximity)Nankeen (SW 6397) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 24.3 (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 Nankeen (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Nankeen in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
24.3 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6397
HEX
#AA803A
RGB
170, 128, 58
HSL
38°, 49%, 45%
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Nankeen FAQ
What is the LRV of Nankeen?
Nankeen has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Nankeen in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nankeen (HGSW6397), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Corduroy (2153-20), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Sun Valley Vista (M245), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7), ~93% proximity; Behr: Indian Spice (M300-6), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Walnut Shell (DE5363), ~92% proximity; PPG: Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~76% 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 Nankeen?
The HEX code of Nankeen (SW 6397) is #AA803A, RGB 170, 128, 58. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.