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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Sturdy Brown

HGSW6097 · #69482C · LRV ~7.8

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Sturdy Brown (~100% proximity)

Sturdy Brown (HGSW6097) is a deep brown from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Sturdy Brown (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Sturdy Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.8 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW6097

HEX

#69482C

RGB

105, 72, 44

HSL

28°, 41%, 29%

Family

Browns

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Sturdy Brown FAQ

What is the LRV of Sturdy Brown?

Sturdy Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Sturdy Brown in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Sturdy Brown (SW 6097), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Hickory Chips (M247), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Charleston Brown (HC-186), ~90% proximity; PPG: Leather (PPG15-14), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Molasses (PPG1079-7), ~87% proximity; Behr: Ancient Root (PPU4-20), ~86% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rich Mocha (DEA159), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~74% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sturdy Brown?

The HEX code of Sturdy Brown (HGSW6097) is #69482C, RGB 105, 72, 44. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.