Nutshell
SW 6040 · Sherwin-Williams
Nutshell SW 6040 as a flat swatch, not a painted room
Sherwin-Williams
Nutshell
SW 6040
Subtle peach, a warm color
- Color family
- Purple
- Sold for
- Interior and exterior
Sherwin-Williams Nutshell SW 6040 is a dark purple paint color with a subtle peach undertone and an LRV of 14, dark enough to be a statement on four walls.
Source: Sherwin-Williams's color data. Undertone labels describe our calculation, not the paint formula or a test in your room. How we assess colors.
Is Nutshell warm or cool? Undertones by the numbers
leans peach
Undertone
Subtle peach
A gentle lean, quiet on the wall.
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- Made with real paint
- Delivered next day
- Peels off clean

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