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Sherwin-Williams Aurora Brown

SW 2837 · #6A4238 · LRV ~7.2

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Natural Brown (~97% proximity)

Aurora Brown (SW 2837) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Natural Brown (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Aurora Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.2 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2837

HEX

#6A4238

RGB

106, 66, 56

HSL

12°, 31%, 32%

Family

Browns

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Aurora Brown FAQ

What is the LRV of Aurora Brown?

Aurora Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Benjamin Moore: Natural Brown (2103-10), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vintage Leather (HGSW6062), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Western Brown (2009-9), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Sunken Ship (DEA148), ~96% proximity; PPG: Bird House Brown (PPG1072-7), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Bird House Brown (PPG1072-7), ~93% proximity; Behr: Dark Cherry Mocha (S170-7), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~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 Aurora Brown?

The HEX code of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) is #6A4238, RGB 106, 66, 56. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.