Nankeen 6397 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AA803A, estimated LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Rice from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #AA803A · 6397
Nankeen
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Nankeen Technical Profile
HEX Code#AA803A
RGB170, 128, 58
Estimated LRV24.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Nankeen
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nankeen
#AA803A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AE69
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nankeen
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nankeen 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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Nankeen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nankeen have?
Nankeen 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 Nankeen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nankeen are Golden Rice by Behr (a close digital match), Walnut Shell by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Bronzed Tan by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nankeen'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 Nankeen?
Nankeen has a estimated lightness value of 24.3, 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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