Nankeen
SW 6397 · Sherwin-Williams
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#AA803A
LRV
24
Family
Yellow
SW 6397
Color profile
Light value
24 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 24, Nankeen is a dark orange that absorbs most light. Nankeen carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Nankeen under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 24 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around NankeenThis colorNankeenSherwin-Williams · SW 6397
CoordinatingShell WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 8917CoordinatingLet it RainSherwin-Williams · SW 9152CoordinatingVital YellowSherwin-Williams · SW 6392Similar colors
Tap any color to compareNankeen vs Grandiose
24LRV23
#AA803AHex#9C7F41
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nankeen vs Chamois
24LRV26
#AA803AHex#AD8451
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nankeen vs Gallant Gold
24LRV21
#AA803AHex#A4763C
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nankeen vs Butterscotch
24LRV25
#AA803AHex#B67D3C
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nankeen vs Brassy
24LRV24
#AA803AHex#9D8344
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nankeen vs Cut the Mustard
24LRV26
#AA803AHex#BA7F38
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nankeen vs Fervent Brass
24LRV20
#AA803AHex#95793D
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nankeen vs Rookwood Antique Gold
24LRV25
#AA803AHex#A58258
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nankeen vs Different Gold
24LRV32
#AA803AHex#BC934D
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareNankeen vs Medieval Gold
24LRV25
#AA803AHex#AD863E
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Medieval Gold is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Nankeen.
Nankeen vs Sun Valley Vista
24LRV26
#AA803AHex#B18443
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sun Valley Vista is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Nankeen.
Nankeen vs El Dorado
24LRV22
#AA803AHex#A57A3B
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
El Dorado is close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Nankeen.
Nankeen vs Butterscotch Ripple
24LRV26
#AA803AHex#B08843
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Butterscotch Ripple is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Nankeen.
Nankeen vs Corduroy
24LRV22
#AA803AHex#A07A35
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Corduroy is close match · 3 points darker compared with Nankeen.
Nankeen vs Indian Spice
24LRV27
#AA803AHex#AE8845
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Indian Spice is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Nankeen.
Nankeen vs 24 Karat
24LRV24
#AA803AHex#AB7F46
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
24 Karat is close match · cooler compared with Nankeen.
Nankeen vs Pumpkin Spice
24LRV25
#AA803AHex#AC854E
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Pumpkin Spice is close match · cooler compared with Nankeen.
Nankeen, answered
What is the LRV of Nankeen?
Nankeen (SW 6397) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 24, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Nankeen a warm or cool color?
Nankeen has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Nankeen be used outside?
Yes, Nankeen is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Nankeen from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Nankeen is Medieval Gold (2152-10) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6397
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