Alchemy
SW 6395 · Sherwin-Williams
YellowView Alchemy SW 6395 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#C99E53
LRV
38
Family
Yellow
SW 6395
Color profile
Light value
38 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 38, Alchemy is a medium beige that reflects a moderate amount of light. Alchemy carries a warm undertone. It sits between beige and orange, with a hint of yellow. Sherwin-Williams files Alchemy under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 38 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
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Tap any color to compareAlchemy vs Different Gold
38LRV32
#C99E53Hex#BC934D
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alchemy vs Butternut
38LRV37
#C99E53Hex#CC9B5C
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alchemy vs Antiquity
38LRV39
#C99E53Hex#C2A462
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alchemy vs Escapade Gold
38LRV34
#C99E53Hex#B89B59
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alchemy vs Crispy Gold
38LRV35
#C99E53Hex#C49832
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alchemy vs Ceremonial Gold
38LRV39
#C99E53Hex#D69E59
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alchemy vs Trinket
38LRV37
#C99E53Hex#D69835
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alchemy vs Golden Rule
38LRV34
#C99E53Hex#CC9249
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alchemy vs Mannered Gold
38LRV35
#C99E53Hex#C19763
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alchemy vs Kingdom Gold
38LRV41
#C99E53Hex#D1A436
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAlchemy vs Autumn Gold
38LRV36
#C99E53Hex#C59E55
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Autumn Gold is very close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Alchemy.
Alchemy vs Earthen Sienna
38LRV39
#C99E53Hex#CBA25E
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Earthen Sienna is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Alchemy.
Alchemy vs Antique Bronze
38LRV34
#C99E53Hex#C29A4D
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Antique Bronze is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Alchemy.
Alchemy vs Ginger Jar
38LRV38
#C99E53Hex#C6A05E
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ginger Jar is very close match · cooler compared with Alchemy.
Alchemy vs Wild Mustard Seed
38LRV37
#C99E53Hex#C79E5F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Wild Mustard Seed is very close match · cooler compared with Alchemy.
Alchemy vs India Yellow
38LRV36
#C99E53Hex#C59C5D
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
India Yellow is very close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Alchemy.
Alchemy vs Amaretto Sours
38LRV33
#C99E53Hex#C09856
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Amaretto Sours is close match · 5 points darker · cooler compared with Alchemy.
Alchemy vs Allspice
38LRV34
#C99E53Hex#CC974D
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Allspice is close match · 4 points darker · leans redder compared with Alchemy.
Alchemy vs Solid Gold
38LRV37
#C99E53Hex#C99B5F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Solid Gold is close match · cooler compared with Alchemy.
Alchemy, answered
What is the LRV of Alchemy?
Alchemy (SW 6395) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 38, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Alchemy a warm or cool color?
Alchemy has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Alchemy be used outside?
Yes, Alchemy is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Alchemy from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Alchemy is Autumn Gold (2152-30) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 1 points darker · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6395
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