Cordovan
SW 6027 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Cordovan SW 6027 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#5F3D3F
LRV
6
Family
Brown
SW 6027
Color profile
Light value
6 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, red lean
Family
Brown Also reads red
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This rich neutral with enigmatic violet undertones can add a sophisticated touch to your dining room or study.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 6 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around CordovanThis colorCordovanSherwin-Williams · SW 6027
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Tap any color to compareCordovan vs Deep Maroon
6LRV7
#5F3D3FHex#623F45
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Cordovan vs Sommelier
6LRV5
#5F3D3FHex#5D3736
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cordovan vs Carnelian
6LRV6
#5F3D3FHex#573E3E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cordovan vs Dark Auburn
6LRV5
#5F3D3FHex#5A3532
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cordovan vs Marooned
6LRV4
#5F3D3FHex#4E3132
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Cordovan vs Fiery Brown
6LRV5
#5F3D3FHex#5D3831
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cordovan vs Carriage Door
6LRV8
#5F3D3FHex#6E423E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cordovan vs Blackberry
6LRV5
#5F3D3FHex#533640
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Cordovan vs Merlot
6LRV4
#5F3D3FHex#51323B
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Cordovan vs Burgundy
6LRV5
#5F3D3FHex#63333E
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareCordovan vs Gooseberry
6LRV9
#5F3D3FHex#604046
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Gooseberry is very close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Cordovan.
Cordovan vs Merlot
6LRV7
#5F3D3FHex#663F44
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Merlot is very close match · leans redder compared with Cordovan.
Cordovan vs Enchanting Eggplant
6LRV9
#5F3D3FHex#604344
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Enchanting Eggplant is very close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Cordovan.
Cordovan vs Twinberry
6LRV7
#5F3D3FHex#684344
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Twinberry is very close match compared with Cordovan.
Cordovan vs Divine Wine
6LRV6
#5F3D3FHex#583E3E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Divine Wine is close match · leans greener compared with Cordovan.
Cordovan vs Raphael
6LRV7
#5F3D3FHex#583835
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Raphael is close match · warmer compared with Cordovan.
Cordovan vs Townsend Harbor Brown
6LRV8
#5F3D3FHex#634543
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Townsend Harbor Brown is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Cordovan.
Cordovan vs Purple Earth
6LRV7
#5F3D3FHex#624647
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Purple Earth is close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Cordovan.
Cordovan vs Brinjal
6LRV7
#5F3D3FHex#5E4449
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Brinjal is close match · cooler compared with Cordovan.
Cordovan vs Preference Red
6LRV8
#5F3D3FHex#6F4449
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Preference Red is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Cordovan.
Cordovan, answered
What is the LRV of Cordovan?
Cordovan (SW 6027) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 6, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Cordovan a warm or cool color?
Cordovan has a warm undertone (warm, red lean).
Can Cordovan be used outside?
Yes, Cordovan is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Cordovan from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Cordovan is Gooseberry (PPG1048-7) by PPG, very close match · 3 points lighter · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6027
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