Sturdy Brown
SW 6097 · Sherwin-Williams
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#69482C
LRV
8
Family
Brown
SW 6097
Color profile
Light value
8 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 8, Sturdy Brown is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Sturdy Brown carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Sturdy Brown under Orange.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 8 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Sturdy BrownThis colorSturdy BrownSherwin-Williams · SW 6097
CoordinatingKestrel WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7516CoordinatingBeach HouseSherwin-Williams · SW 7518CoordinatingReliable WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6091Similar colors
Tap any color to compareSturdy Brown vs Saddle Up
8LRV10
#69482CHex#725237
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sturdy Brown vs Java
8LRV7
#69482CHex#634533
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sturdy Brown vs Umber Rust
8LRV10
#69482CHex#765138
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sturdy Brown vs Umber
8LRV10
#69482CHex#6E543C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sturdy Brown vs Cowboy Boots
8LRV9
#69482CHex#695239
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sturdy Brown vs Rookwood Medium Brown
8LRV10
#69482CHex#6E5241
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sturdy Brown vs Kaffee
8LRV9
#69482CHex#65503D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sturdy Brown vs Coconut Husk
8LRV11
#69482CHex#70573F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sturdy Brown vs Über Umber
8LRV12
#69482CHex#7B5838
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sturdy Brown vs Half-Caff
8LRV8
#69482CHex#604C3D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSturdy Brown vs Dark Earth
8LRV8
#69482CHex#684930
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Earth is very close match · cooler compared with Sturdy Brown.
Sturdy Brown vs Hickory Chips
8LRV8
#69482CHex#69492A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hickory Chips is very close match compared with Sturdy Brown.
Sturdy Brown vs Charleston Brown
8LRV10
#69482CHex#745239
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Charleston Brown is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Sturdy Brown.
Sturdy Brown vs Cordwainer
8LRV11
#69482CHex#765138
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cordwainer is close match · 3 points lighter · leans redder compared with Sturdy Brown.
Sturdy Brown vs Ancient Root
8LRV10
#69482CHex#70553D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ancient Root is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Sturdy Brown.
Sturdy Brown vs Molasses
8LRV10
#69482CHex#74563D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Molasses is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Sturdy Brown.
Sturdy Brown, answered
What is the LRV of Sturdy Brown?
Sturdy Brown (SW 6097) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 8, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Sturdy Brown a warm or cool color?
Sturdy Brown has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Sturdy Brown be used outside?
Yes, Sturdy Brown is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Sturdy Brown from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Sturdy Brown is Dark Earth (3011-8) by Valspar, very close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6097
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