Umber
SW 6146 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Umber SW 6146 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#6E543C
LRV
10
Family
Brown
SW 6146
Color profile
Light value
10 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Try this dark brown on your accent wall to lend your space some gravitas. Its khaki-gold undertone gives this hue a warm but subtle glow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 10 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around UmberThis colorUmberSherwin-Williams · SW 6146
CoordinatingNatural ChoiceSherwin-Williams · SW 7011CoordinatingStudio Blue GreenSherwin-Williams · SW 0047CoordinatingModerate WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6140Similar colors
Tap any color to compareUmber vs Coconut Husk
10LRV11
#6E543CHex#70573F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Umber vs Cowboy Boots
10LRV9
#6E543CHex#695239
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Umber vs Saddle Up
10LRV10
#6E543CHex#725237
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Umber vs Kaffee
10LRV9
#6E543CHex#65503D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Umber vs Rookwood Medium Brown
10LRV10
#6E543CHex#6E5241
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Umber vs Protégé Bronze
10LRV9
#6E543CHex#66543E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Umber vs Grounded
10LRV12
#6E543CHex#785B47
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Umber vs Burnished Brandy
10LRV12
#6E543CHex#7C5C43
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Umber vs Über Umber
10LRV12
#6E543CHex#7B5838
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Umber vs Umber Rust
10LRV10
#6E543CHex#765138
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareUmber vs Ancient Root
10LRV10
#6E543CHex#70553D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ancient Root is near-identical compared with Umber.
Umber vs Leather & Lace
10LRV10
#6E543CHex#6F543A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Leather & Lace is near-identical compared with Umber.
Umber vs Brown Tar
10LRV11
#6E543CHex#6E5440
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Brown Tar is very close match · cooler compared with Umber.
Umber vs Molasses
10LRV10
#6E543CHex#74563D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Molasses is very close match · leans redder compared with Umber.
Umber vs Kona
10LRV12
#6E543CHex#725641
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Kona is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Umber.
Umber vs Maple Syrup
10LRV9
#6E543CHex#75583D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Maple Syrup is very close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Umber.
Umber vs Wooden Cabin
10LRV12
#6E543CHex#765A3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Wooden Cabin is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Umber.
Umber vs Sumatra Blend
10LRV11
#6E543CHex#6D5747
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sumatra Blend is close match · cooler compared with Umber.
Umber, answered
What is the LRV of Umber?
Umber (SW 6146) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 10, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Umber a warm or cool color?
Umber has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Umber be used outside?
Yes, Umber is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Umber from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Umber is Ancient Root (PPU4-20) by Behr, near-identical.
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