Artifact 6138 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9A815E, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #9A815E · 6138
Artifact
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Artifact Technical Profile
HEX Code#9A815E
RGB154, 129, 94
Estimated LRV23.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#9C8260
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Olive Branch Gold
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#9B7F58
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Deep Bentwood Gold
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#9C835B
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#96815E
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Colors That Work With Artifact
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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
Digital 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
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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
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Artifact — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Artifact have?
Artifact by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Artifact from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artifact are Ginger Root by Vista Paint (a close digital match), New Chestnut by Behr (a close digital match), Olive Branch Gold by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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