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Sherwin Williams Cut the Mustard SW6384

Cut the Mustard

Sherwin Williams

SW6384

About Cut the Mustard by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 25.9%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #ba7f38

RGB: 186, 127, 56

Hue33°

Saturation54%

Lightness48%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Cut the Mustard 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 Cut the Mustard looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cut the Mustard SW6384 a warm or cool color?
Cut the Mustard by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Cut the Mustard?
Cut the Mustard sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 33°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cut the Mustard?
Brightness is about 26%. Saturation is around 54%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 48%. Hue is close to 33°. The hex value is #ba7f38. The RGB value is 186, 127, 56.
Is Cut the Mustard better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cut the Mustard has brightness around 26%. 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 Cut the Mustard?
You can match Cut the Mustard 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 Cut the Mustard work best in a home?
Cut the Mustard 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 Cut the Mustard compare to a pure white paint?
Cut the Mustard is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm 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 Cut the Mustard 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 Cut the Mustard 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 Cut the Mustard. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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