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Sherwin Williams Chinchilla SW6011

Chinchilla

Sherwin Williams

SW6011

About Chinchilla by Sherwin Williams

Chinchilla SW6011 by Sherwin Williams is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 20% and hue near 11° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 19.8%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #867875

RGB: 134, 120, 117

Hue11°

Saturation7%

Lightness49%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Chinchilla from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Chinchilla looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Chinchilla SW6011 a warm or cool color?
Chinchilla by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Chinchilla?
Chinchilla sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 11°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Chinchilla?
Brightness is about 20%. Saturation is around 7%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 49%. Hue is close to 11°. The hex value is #867875. The RGB value is 134, 120, 117.
Is Chinchilla better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Chinchilla has brightness around 20%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Chinchilla?
You can match Chinchilla with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Chinchilla work best in a home?
Chinchilla works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Chinchilla compare to a pure white paint?
Chinchilla is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Chinchilla in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Chinchilla in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Chinchilla. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Chinchilla. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.