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Sherwin-Williams Andiron

SW 6174 · #424036 · LRV 5.1

Compare with other brands: Valspar Ginger's Grotto is a 99% match

Andiron (SW 6174) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 5.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Ginger's Grotto (99% match).

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LRV

5.1 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6174

HEX

#424036

RGB

66, 64, 54

HSL

50°, 10%, 24%

Family

Browns

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Andiron FAQ

What undertone does Andiron have?

Andiron is a deep brown with a moderate yellow 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 Andiron?

Andiron has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.1 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 Andiron in other brands?

Valspar: Ginger's Grotto (T699), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sealskin (HGSW7675), 93%; Benjamin Moore: River Rock (2139-10), 93%; Behr: Espresso Beans (PPU5-01), 91%; PPG: Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7), 89%; Glidden: Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7), 89%; Dunn-Edwards: Cordovan Brown (DESS49), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 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 Andiron?

The HEX code of Andiron (SW 6174) is #424036, RGB 66, 64, 54. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.