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Sherwin-Williams Sturdy Brown

SW 6097 · #69482C · LRV 7.8

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

Sturdy Brown (SW 6097) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 7.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Sturdy Brown (100% match).

Compare Sturdy Brown with other brands

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LRV

7.8 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6097

HEX

#69482C

RGB

105, 72, 44

HSL

28°, 41%, 29%

Family

Browns

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Sturdy Brown FAQ

What is the LRV of Sturdy Brown?

Sturdy Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.8 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 Sturdy Brown in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sturdy Brown (HGSW6097), 100%; Valspar: Hickory Chips (M247), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Charleston Brown (HC-186), 90%; PPG: Leather (PPG15-14), 90%; Glidden: Molasses (PPG1079-7), 87%; Behr: Ancient Root (PPU4-20), 86%; Dunn-Edwards: Rich Mocha (DEA159), 83%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 74%. 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 Sturdy Brown?

The HEX code of Sturdy Brown (SW 6097) is #69482C, RGB 105, 72, 44. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.