Aurora Brown
SW 2837 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Aurora Brown SW 2837 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#6A4238
LRV
7
Family
Brown
SW 2837
Color profile
Light value
7 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 7, Aurora Brown is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Aurora Brown carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Aurora Brown under Red.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 7 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Aurora BrownThis colorAurora BrownSherwin-Williams · SW 2837
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Tap any color to compareAurora Brown vs Vintage Leather
7LRV7
#6A4238Hex#694336
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Aurora Brown vs Carriage Door
7LRV8
#6A4238Hex#6E423E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Aurora Brown vs Fiery Brown
7LRV5
#6A4238Hex#5D3831
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Aurora Brown vs Terra Brun
7LRV5
#6A4238Hex#5A382D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Aurora Brown vs Red Barn
7LRV9
#6A4238Hex#7C453D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Aurora Brown vs Fairfax Brown
7LRV7
#6A4238Hex#61463A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Aurora Brown vs Dark Auburn
7LRV5
#6A4238Hex#5A3532
BrownFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Aurora Brown vs Sommelier
7LRV5
#6A4238Hex#5D3736
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Aurora Brown vs Java
7LRV7
#6A4238Hex#634533
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Aurora Brown vs Cordovan
7LRV6
#6A4238Hex#5F3D3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAurora Brown vs English Manor
7LRV8
#6A4238Hex#6D4338
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
English Manor is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Aurora Brown.
Aurora Brown vs Natural Brown
7LRV8
#6A4238Hex#684034
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Natural Brown is very close match compared with Aurora Brown.
Aurora Brown vs Western Brown
7LRV7
#6A4238Hex#694134
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Western Brown is very close match · warmer compared with Aurora Brown.
Aurora Brown vs Deep Cherrywood
7LRV8
#6A4238Hex#6B473D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Deep Cherrywood is very close match · leans greener compared with Aurora Brown.
Aurora Brown vs Deep Reddish Brown No.W101
7LRV8
#6A4238Hex#6A453F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Deep Reddish Brown No.W101 is very close match · cooler compared with Aurora Brown.
Aurora Brown vs Uluru Sunset
7LRV7
#6A4238Hex#704036
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Uluru Sunset is very close match · leans redder compared with Aurora Brown.
Aurora Brown vs Warm Mahogany
7LRV7
#6A4238Hex#6D4741
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Warm Mahogany is close match · cooler compared with Aurora Brown.
Aurora Brown vs Tawny Port
7LRV7
#6A4238Hex#66443F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Tawny Port is close match · cooler compared with Aurora Brown.
Aurora Brown vs Bird House Brown
7LRV8
#6A4238Hex#6C483A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Bird House Brown is close match · leans greener compared with Aurora Brown.
Aurora Brown, answered
What is the LRV of Aurora Brown?
Aurora Brown (SW 2837) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 7, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Aurora Brown a warm or cool color?
Aurora Brown has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Aurora Brown be used outside?
Yes, Aurora Brown is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Aurora Brown from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Aurora Brown is English Manor (2103-20) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 1 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2837
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