Sherwin-Williams Craftsman Brown: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 31

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 30.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Sauteed Mushroom (97% match).

Compare Craftsman Brown with other brands

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LRV

30.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2835

HEX

#AE9278

RGB

174, 146, 120

HSL

29°, 25%, 58%

Family

Beiges

Colors similar to Craftsman Brown in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Dormer Brown Sherwin-Williams · SW 7521 · LRV 32

Nearly Brown Sherwin-Williams · SW 9093 · LRV 29

Double Latte Sherwin-Williams · SW 9108 · LRV 28

Serengeti Grass Sherwin-Williams · SW 9116 · LRV 32

Song Thrush Sherwin-Williams · SW 9112 · LRV 33

Canoe Sherwin-Williams · SW 7724 · LRV 34

Mexican Sand Sherwin-Williams · SW 7519 · LRV 33

Soft Fawn Sherwin-Williams · SW 9097 · LRV 33

Craftsman Brown FAQ

What undertone does Craftsman Brown have?

Craftsman Brown is a mid-tone beige 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 Craftsman Brown?

Craftsman Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 30.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Craftsman Brown in other brands?

PPG: Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), 97%; Glidden: Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Saddle Up (DET690), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Beach House Beige (1083), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Double Latte (HGSW9108), 95%; Valspar: Changing Seasons (3001-9C), 95%; Behr: Burnt Almond (280F-4), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), 84%. 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 Craftsman Brown?

The HEX code of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) is #AE9278, RGB 174, 146, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.