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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Umber
HGSW6146 · #6E543C · LRV 10
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Umber is a 100% matchUmber (HGSW6146) is a deep brown from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Umber (100% match).
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LRV
10 · Very dark
Undertone
Peach · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
HGSW6146
HEX
#6E543C
RGB
110, 84, 60
HSL
29°, 29%, 33%
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Umber FAQ
What undertone does Umber have?
Umber is a deep brown with a strong peach undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Umber?
Umber has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Umber in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Umber (SW 6146), 100%; Behr: Ancient Root (PPU4-20), 99%; Valspar: Leather & Lace (V088-6), 97%; Glidden: Molasses (PPG1079-7), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Kona (AF-165), 95%; PPG: Molasses (PPG1079-7), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Log Cabin (DEA162), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 76%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Umber?
The HEX code of Umber (HGSW6146) is #6E543C, RGB 110, 84, 60. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.