Fairfax Brown
SW 2856 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Fairfax Brown SW 2856 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#61463A
LRV
7
Family
Brown
SW 2856
Color profile
Light value
7 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 7, Fairfax Brown is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Fairfax Brown carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Fairfax Brown under Orange.”— 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 Fairfax BrownThis colorFairfax BrownSherwin-Williams · SW 2856
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Tap any color to compareFairfax Brown vs Java
7LRV7
#61463AHex#634533
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fairfax Brown vs Sable
7LRV8
#61463AHex#5F4B3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fairfax Brown vs Otter
7LRV6
#61463AHex#56433B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Fairfax Brown vs Dark Brown
7LRV9
#61463AHex#6A5143
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fairfax Brown vs Vintage Leather
7LRV7
#61463AHex#694336
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Fairfax Brown vs Rookwood Dark Brown
7LRV8
#61463AHex#5F4D43
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fairfax Brown vs Half-Caff
7LRV8
#61463AHex#604C3D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fairfax Brown vs Brevity Brown
7LRV10
#61463AHex#715243
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fairfax Brown vs Rookwood Medium Brown
7LRV10
#61463AHex#6E5241
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fairfax Brown vs Chateau Brown
7LRV8
#61463AHex#5B4B44
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareFairfax Brown vs Fudge
7LRV7
#61463AHex#63493E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Fudge is very close match compared with Fairfax Brown.
Fairfax Brown vs Deeply Deanna
7LRV7
#61463AHex#63453A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Deeply Deanna is very close match · leans redder compared with Fairfax Brown.
Fairfax Brown vs Wild Horse
7LRV8
#61463AHex#634A40
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Wild Horse is very close match · cooler compared with Fairfax Brown.
Fairfax Brown vs Java
7LRV9
#61463AHex#67493A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Java is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Fairfax Brown.
Fairfax Brown vs Barrel Brown
7LRV9
#61463AHex#67473A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Barrel Brown is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Fairfax Brown.
Fairfax Brown vs Chocolate Sparkle
7LRV8
#61463AHex#664C41
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Chocolate Sparkle is very close match compared with Fairfax Brown.
Fairfax Brown vs Boston Legacy
7LRV8
#61463AHex#624B3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Boston Legacy is very close match · leans greener compared with Fairfax Brown.
Fairfax Brown vs Fudge Truffle
7LRV7
#61463AHex#604A3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fudge Truffle is very close match · leans greener compared with Fairfax Brown.
Fairfax Brown, answered
What is the LRV of Fairfax Brown?
Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) 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 Fairfax Brown a warm or cool color?
Fairfax Brown has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Fairfax Brown be used outside?
Yes, Fairfax Brown is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Fairfax Brown from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Fairfax Brown is Fudge (PPG1073-7) by PPG, very close match.
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