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Sherwin-Williams Less Brown

SW 6040 · #756761 · LRV 14.3

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Nutshell is a 100% match

Less Brown (SW 6040) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 14.3 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Nutshell (100% match).

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LRV

14.3 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6040

HEX

#756761

RGB

117, 103, 97

HSL

18°, 9%, 42%

Family

Browns

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Less Brown FAQ

What undertone does Less Brown have?

Less Brown is a dark brown with a moderate 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 Less Brown?

Less Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.3 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 Less Brown in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nutshell (HGSW6040), 100%; Behr: Wright Brown (N140-6), 97%; Glidden: Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6), 96%; PPG: Bold Brandy (PPG1017-6), 95%; Valspar: Cocoa Berry (8004-5F), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Tea Bag (DE6062), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Bear Creek (1470), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 85%. 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 Less Brown?

The HEX code of Less Brown (SW 6040) is #756761, RGB 117, 103, 97. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.