Cardboard
SW 6124 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Cardboard SW 6124 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#9C7A56
LRV
22
Family
Brown
SW 6124
Color profile
Light value
22 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 22, Cardboard is a dark brown that absorbs most light. Cardboard carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Cardboard under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 22 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around CardboardThis colorCardboardSherwin-Williams · SW 6124
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Tap any color to compareCardboard vs Renwick Golden Oak
22LRV19
#9C7A56Hex#96724C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cardboard vs Hopsack
22LRV24
#9C7A56Hex#9E8163
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cardboard vs Smokey Topaz
22LRV22
#9C7A56Hex#A57955
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cardboard vs Rookwood Antique Gold
22LRV25
#9C7A56Hex#A58258
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cardboard vs Rookwood Clay
22LRV23
#9C7A56Hex#9A7E64
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cardboard vs Almond Roca
22LRV25
#9C7A56Hex#A78361
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cardboard vs Artifact
22LRV24
#9C7A56Hex#9A815E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cardboard vs Fallen Leaves
22LRV19
#9C7A56Hex#8F7659
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cardboard vs Meadowlark
22LRV24
#9C7A56Hex#9F8267
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cardboard vs Portabello
22LRV21
#9C7A56Hex#947A62
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareCardboard vs Haute Hickory
22LRV22
#9C7A56Hex#9C7A56
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Haute Hickory is near-identical compared with Cardboard.
Cardboard vs Westminster
22LRV22
#9C7A56Hex#9C7C5B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Westminster is very close match · cooler compared with Cardboard.
Cardboard vs Crunch Granola
22LRV21
#9C7A56Hex#99795A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Crunch Granola is very close match · cooler compared with Cardboard.
Cardboard vs Cocoa Cupcake
22LRV20
#9C7A56Hex#967859
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cocoa Cupcake is very close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Cardboard.
Cardboard vs Coco Rum
22LRV21
#9C7A56Hex#9B7757
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Coco Rum is very close match · cooler compared with Cardboard.
Cardboard vs Caramel Apple
22LRV22
#9C7A56Hex#997C57
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Caramel Apple is very close match · leans greener compared with Cardboard.
Cardboard vs Leather
22LRV21
#9C7A56Hex#98754E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Leather is very close match · warmer compared with Cardboard.
Cardboard vs Maryville Brown
22LRV22
#9C7A56Hex#9D7756
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Maryville Brown is very close match · leans redder compared with Cardboard.
Cardboard vs Tack Room Door No.G6
22LRV24
#9C7A56Hex#9D8067
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tack Room Door No.G6 is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Cardboard.
Cardboard, answered
What is the LRV of Cardboard?
Cardboard (SW 6124) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 22, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Cardboard a warm or cool color?
Cardboard has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Cardboard be used outside?
Yes, Cardboard is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Cardboard from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Cardboard is Haute Hickory (8004-17F) by Valspar, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6124
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