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Sherwin-Williams Cardboard
SW 6124 · #9C7A56 · LRV ~21.7
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Haute Hickory (~100% proximity)Cardboard (SW 6124) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.7 (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 Valspar Haute Hickory (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Cardboard in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
21.7 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6124
HEX
#9C7A56
RGB
156, 122, 86
HSL
31°, 29%, 47%
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Cardboard FAQ
What is the LRV of Cardboard?
Cardboard has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.7 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 Cardboard in other brands?
Valspar: Haute Hickory (8004-17F), ~100% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (HGSW6124), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: New Cedar (DESS18), ~97% proximity; PPG: Tudor Beige (PPG16-17), ~97% proximity; Behr: Westminster (N270-6), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Caramel Apple (1042), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Cinnamon Crunch (PPG1080-6), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~81% 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 Cardboard?
The HEX code of Cardboard (SW 6124) is #9C7A56, RGB 156, 122, 86. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.