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Alchemy

38%LRV Value
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Alchemy 6395 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C99E53, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Alchemy Technical Profile

HEX Code#C99E53
RGB201, 158, 83
LRV37.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Alchemy in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Alchemy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsAlchemy
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAutumn Gold

Autumn Gold

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

India Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Laredo Road

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Sunrise Heat

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Grain .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Solid Gold

Behr

Very similar

Fool'S Gold

PPG

Very similar

Sunrise Heat

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Heart Of Gold

Kilz

Very similar

Plank Road

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Earthen Sienna

Valspar

Very similar

Sand Yellow

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Alchemy

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Alchemy

#C99E53

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B0B979

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Alchemy

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Alchemy

Complement

Blueberry Patch

Alchemy Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Windfresh White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Eminent Bronze

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Kingston

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kilkenny

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Lunar Lite

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grand Canal

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Alchemy.

Butternut

Sherwin-Williams · 6389

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Honeycomb

Sherwin-Williams · 6375

#D59858

Ceremonial Gold

Sherwin-Williams · 6382

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Golden Rule

Sherwin-Williams · 6383

#CC9249

Bosc Pear

Sherwin-Williams · 6390

#C09056

Antiquity

Sherwin-Williams · 6402

#C2A462

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

#F6C9A1

Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

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Eastern Wind

Behr · ECC-24-2

#EDE6D5

Brass Rail

PPG · 30YY 44/509

#D6B053

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

#D3B191

Alchemy — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Alchemy have?
Alchemy by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Alchemy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Alchemy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alchemy are Autumn Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), India Yellow by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Antique Bronze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Alchemy's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Alchemy?
Alchemy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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