Nankeen 6397 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AA803A, 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.
Ref. #AA803A · 6397
Nankeen
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Nankeen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nankeen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsNankeen
Nearly identical
BehrGolden Rice
Golden Rice
Behr
Nearly identical
Walnut Shell
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bronzed Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Waxen Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Unforgettably Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Corduroy
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
El Dorado
Valspar
Very similar
Butterscotch Ripple
PPG
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nankeen
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nankeen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nankeen 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
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nankeen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nankeen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nankeen are Golden Rice by Behr (a near-identical match), Walnut Shell by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bronzed Tan by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nankeen's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.