Artifact 6138 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9A815E, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ginger Root from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9A815E · 6138
Artifact
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Artifact in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Artifact in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsArtifact
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGinger Root
Ginger Root
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
New Chestnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Olive Branch Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Bentwood Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Norwich Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Log Cabin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crown'S Nest
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bourbon Sweet Tea
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Artifact
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Artifact
#9A815E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AB80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Artifact
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Artifact Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Artifact.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Artifact — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Artifact have?
Artifact by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Artifact in your own space before committing.
What colors match Artifact from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artifact are Ginger Root by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), New Chestnut by Behr (a near-identical match), Olive Branch Gold by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Artifact'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 Artifact?
Artifact has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Artifact's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.