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Sherwin-Williams Quartersawn Oak

SW 2836 · #85695B · LRV ~15.8

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Sea Lion Brown (~97% proximity)

Quartersawn Oak (SW 2836) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.8 (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 Valspar Sea Lion Brown (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Quartersawn Oak in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

15.8 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Quartersawn Oak?

Quartersawn Oak has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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