Sherwin-Williams6891

Mandarin

Sherwin-Williams's Mandarin is a beige shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.

LRV

37.75

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Light Reflectance Value
37.75
Medium
TemperatureWarm

Coordinating Colors

Mandarin
Natural Choice
Natural Choice
Mandarin vs Natural Choice
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Natural Choice
7011 · LRV 73

At LRV 73 vs 38, Natural Choice is decisively the brighter choice.

Mandarin
Mega Greige
Mega Greige
Mandarin vs Mega Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Mega Greige
7031 · LRV 37

With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Similar Colors

Carnival
Carnival
Mandarin
Carnival vs Mandarin
Sherwin-Williams
Carnival
6892 · LRV 36
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

With LRVs of 38 and 36, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Kid's Stuff
Kid's Stuff
Mandarin
Kid's Stuff vs Mandarin
Sherwin-Williams
Kid's Stuff
6893 · LRV 36
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

With LRVs of 38 and 36, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Mandarin
Navel
Navel
Mandarin vs Navel
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Navel
6887 · LRV 35

Mandarin reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Forceful Orange
Forceful Orange
Mandarin
Forceful Orange vs Mandarin
Sherwin-Williams
Forceful Orange
6894 · LRV 40
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Mandarin
Osage Orange
Osage Orange
Mandarin vs Osage Orange
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Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Osage Orange
6890 · LRV 45

Osage Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Mandarin
Saffron Thread
Mandarin vs Saffron Thread
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Saffron Thread
6663 · LRV 39

With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Mandarin
Serape
Serape
Mandarin vs Serape
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Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Serape
6656 · LRV 34

Mandarin reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Curry
Curry
Mandarin
Curry vs Mandarin
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Curry
6671 · LRV 35
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

A 3-point LRV gap (38 vs 35) makes Mandarin the marginally brighter of the two.

Mandarin
Marigold
Mandarin vs Marigold
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Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Marigold
6664 · LRV 30

A 8-point LRV gap (38 vs 30) makes Mandarin the marginally brighter of the two.

Laughing Orange
Mandarin
Laughing Orange vs Mandarin
Sherwin-Williams
Laughing Orange
6895 · LRV 42
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

Laughing Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Commodore
Commodore
Mandarin
Commodore vs Mandarin
Sherwin-Williams
Commodore
6524 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

At LRV 38 vs 6, Mandarin is decisively the brighter choice.

Loch Blue
Loch Blue
Mandarin
Loch Blue vs Mandarin
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Loch Blue
6502 · LRV 16
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

At LRV 38 vs 16, Mandarin is decisively the brighter choice.

Mandarin
Regale Blue
Regale Blue
Mandarin vs Regale Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Regale Blue
6801 · LRV 42

A 4-point LRV gap (42 vs 38) makes Regale Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue Beyond
Blue Beyond
Mandarin
Blue Beyond vs Mandarin
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Blue Beyond
6961 · LRV 45
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

Blue Beyond reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Mandarin
Porch Ceiling
Mandarin vs Porch Ceiling
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Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Porch Ceiling
9063 · LRV 53

Porch Ceiling reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 38), opening up a space where Mandarin encloses it.

Mandarin
Surfin'
Surfin'
Mandarin vs Surfin'
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Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Surfin'
9048 · LRV 46

A 8-point LRV gap (46 vs 38) makes Surfin' the marginally brighter of the two.

Fountain
Fountain
Mandarin
Fountain vs Mandarin
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Fountain
6787 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Lighter Colors

Mandarin
Tangerine
Mandarin vs Tangerine
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Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Tangerine
6640 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 38, Tangerine is decisively the brighter choice.

Mandarin
Navel
Navel
Mandarin vs Navel
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Navel
6887 · LRV 35

Mandarin reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Mandarin
Pizazz Peach
Mandarin vs Pizazz Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Pizazz Peach
6888 · LRV 62

Pizazz Peach reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 38), opening up a space where Mandarin encloses it.

Delicious Melon
Delicious Melon
Mandarin
Delicious Melon vs Mandarin
Sherwin-Williams
Delicious Melon
6653 · LRV 63
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

At LRV 63 vs 38, Delicious Melon is decisively the brighter choice.

Mandarin
Sun Salutation
Mandarin vs Sun Salutation
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Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Sun Salutation
9664 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 38, Sun Salutation is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Carnival
Carnival
Mandarin
Carnival vs Mandarin
Sherwin-Williams
Carnival
6892 · LRV 36
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

With LRVs of 38 and 36, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Forceful Orange
Forceful Orange
Mandarin
Forceful Orange vs Mandarin
Sherwin-Williams
Forceful Orange
6894 · LRV 40
Sherwin-Williams
Mandarin
6891 · LRV 38

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

RGB240, 141, 46
HSL29° 87% 56%
CMYK0 41 81 6
CIE LabL: 67.9 a: 31.0 b: 62.8
XYZX: 45.96 Y: 37.78 Z: 7.46

Manufacturer description

This vibrant medium orange radiates warmth and energy with subtle red undertones, conjuring images of Asian lanterns glowing softly in twilight. Perfect for accent walls, creative spaces, or dining areas seeking a bold yet approachable pop of color.

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