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Sherwin-Williams Fairfax Brown

SW 2856 · #61463A · LRV 7.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Fudge is a 97% match

Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 7.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Fudge (97% match).

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LRV

7.2 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Fairfax Brown in other brands?

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