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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Cardboard

HGSW6124 · #9C7A56 · LRV ~21.7

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

Cardboard (HGSW6124) is a dark brown from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Cardboard (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Cardboard in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

21.7 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW6124

HEX

#9C7A56

RGB

156, 122, 86

HSL

31°, 29%, 47%

Family

Browns

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Cardboard FAQ

What is the LRV of Cardboard?

Cardboard has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Cardboard in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (SW 6124), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Haute Hickory (8004-17F), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: New Cedar (DESS18), ~97% proximity; PPG: Tudor Beige (PPG16-17), ~97% proximity; Behr: Westminster (N270-6), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Caramel Apple (1042), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Cinnamon Crunch (PPG1080-6), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~81% 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 Cardboard?

The HEX code of Cardboard (HGSW6124) is #9C7A56, RGB 156, 122, 86. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.