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Sherwin-Williams Fairfax Brown

SW 2856 · #61463A · LRV ~7.2

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

Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone, 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 PPG Fudge (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Fairfax Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2856

HEX

#61463A

RGB

97, 70, 58

HSL

18°, 25%, 30%

Family

Browns

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Fairfax Brown FAQ

What undertone does Fairfax Brown have?

Fairfax Brown is a deep 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 Fairfax Brown?

Fairfax 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 Fairfax Brown in other brands?

PPG: Fudge (PPG1073-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Fudge (PPG1073-7), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Deeply Deanna (T594), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Northern Territory (DEA158), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Barrel Brown (2098-10), ~94% proximity; Behr: Chocolate Therapy (N150-7), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sable (HGSW6083), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), ~80% 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 Fairfax Brown?

The HEX code of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) is #61463A, RGB 97, 70, 58. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.