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Sherwin-Williams Quartersawn Oak

SW 2836 · #85695B · LRV 15.8

Compare with other brands: Valspar Sea Lion Brown is a 97% match

Quartersawn Oak (SW 2836) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 15.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Sea Lion Brown (97% match).

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LRV

15.8 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2836

HEX

#85695B

RGB

133, 105, 91

HSL

20°, 19%, 44%

Family

Browns

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Quartersawn Oak FAQ

What undertone does Quartersawn Oak have?

Quartersawn Oak is a dark 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 Quartersawn Oak?

Quartersawn Oak has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.8 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.

What is the closest match to Quartersawn Oak in other brands?

Valspar: Sea Lion Brown (2003-9B), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Wandering Road (DE6076), 97%; Behr: French Truffle (N150-5), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Saddle Soap (2110-30), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Hot Cocoa (HGSW6047), 94%; Glidden: Suede Leather (PPG1072-6), 94%; PPG: Warrior (PPG1076-6), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 88%. 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 Quartersawn Oak?

The HEX code of Quartersawn Oak (SW 2836) is #85695B, RGB 133, 105, 91. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.