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Sherwin-Williams Antiquarian Brown

SW 0045 · #946644 · LRV ~16.2

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Antiquarian Brown (~100% proximity)

Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.2 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Antiquarian Brown (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Antiquarian Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

16.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0045

HEX

#946644

RGB

148, 102, 68

HSL

26°, 37%, 42%

Family

Browns

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Antiquarian Brown FAQ

What is the LRV of Antiquarian Brown?

Antiquarian Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.2 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 Antiquarian Brown in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Antiquarian Brown (HGSW0045), ~100% proximity; Glidden: Cinnamon Stick (PPG1070-7), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Honeycomb (1120), ~96% proximity; PPG: Cinnamon Stick (PPG1070-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Chestnut Beach (3002-7A), ~95% proximity; Behr: Toasted Bagel (S230-7), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Brown Eyes (DE5265), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~90% 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 Antiquarian Brown?

The HEX code of Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045) is #946644, RGB 148, 102, 68. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.