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Sherwin-Williams Steady Brown
SW 6110 · #8A6B4D · LRV ~16.5
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Chester Brown (~97% proximity)Steady Brown (SW 6110) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Chester Brown (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Steady Brown in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
16.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6110
HEX
#8A6B4D
RGB
138, 107, 77
HSL
30°, 28%, 42%
Family
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Steady Brown FAQ
What is the LRV of Steady Brown?
Steady Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.5 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Steady Brown in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Chester Brown (DE6147), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Mocha Syrup (3002-9B), ~97% proximity; Behr: Split Rail (N250-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Slippery Stone (PPG1080-7), ~95% proximity; PPG: Caravel Brown (PPG1079-6), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Weathered Oak (1050), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fallen Leaves (HGSW9114), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~77% 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 Steady Brown?
The HEX code of Steady Brown (SW 6110) is #8A6B4D, RGB 138, 107, 77. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.