Java 6090 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #634533, estimated LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hideaway from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #634533 · 6090
Java
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Java Technical Profile
HEX Code#634533
RGB99, 69, 51
Estimated LRV7.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Java
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Colors That Work With Java
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Java
#634533
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#797450
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Java
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Java 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
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Java — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Java have?
Java by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Java from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Java are Hideaway by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bistro Brown by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Hideaway by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Java'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 Java?
Java has a estimated lightness value of 7.1, 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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