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Sherwin Williams Nugget SW6697

Nugget

Sherwin Williams

SW6697

About Nugget by Sherwin Williams

Nugget SW6697 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 47% and hue near 42° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 46.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #dbb04a

RGB: 219, 176, 74

Hue42°

Saturation67%

Lightness58%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Is Nugget SW6697 a warm or cool color?
Nugget by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Nugget?
Nugget sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 42°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Nugget?
Brightness is about 47%. Saturation is around 67%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 58%. Hue is close to 42°. The hex value is #dbb04a. The RGB value is 219, 176, 74.
Is Nugget better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Nugget has brightness around 47%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Nugget?
You can match Nugget 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 Nugget work best in a home?
Nugget 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 Nugget compare to a pure white paint?
Nugget is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone 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 Nugget 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 Nugget 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 Nugget. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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