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Sherwin-Williams Craftsman Brown

SW 2835 · #AE9278 · LRV ~30.9

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Sauteed Mushroom (~97% proximity)

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 30.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Sauteed Mushroom (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Craftsman Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

30.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2835

HEX

#AE9278

RGB

174, 146, 120

HSL

29°, 25%, 58%

Family

Beiges

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Craftsman Brown FAQ

What undertone does Craftsman Brown have?

Craftsman Brown is a mid-tone beige with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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