Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown SW 0045

Code:SW 0045
Name:Antiquarian Brown
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Historic Interior Color Wall, Arts & Crafts (1880s-1910s), Curiosity, Creative, 2021 Sanctuary, Urban Organic

What color is Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown?

Step into a world of warmth and elegance with Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown SW 0045. This rich and inviting hue is perfect for creating a cozy atmosphere in living rooms and bedrooms. Imagine curling up with a book in a study painted in Antiquarian Brown, its deep tones adding a sense of sophistication to the space. Incorporate this versatile color into dining rooms or kitchens for a touch of classic charm that never goes out of style. Embrace the timeless beauty of Antiquarian Brown in any room where you desire a touch of refinement and comfort.

Antiquarian Brown for exterior (5 photos)

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm beige hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown reviews (11 photos)

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What are Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown undertones?

Antiquarian Brown has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#946644

RGB code:

148, 102, 68

Is Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown SW 0045 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 26° on the HSL hue wheel, this brown sits firmly on the warm side.

SW 0045 Antiquarian Brown HSL code: 26, 37%, 42%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Antiquarian Brown

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Antiquarian Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 206, such as Sherwin Williams Glass Bead and Morning at Sea.

LRV of Antiquarian Brown

Antiquarian Brown has an LRV of 16.32% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 16.32%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#946644Copy color code
RGB Decimal148, 102, 68Copy color code
RGB Percent58.04%, 40.00%, 26.67%Copy color code
HSVHue: 26° Saturation: 54.05% Value: 58.04%Copy color code
HSLhsl(26, 37, 42)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 31.08 Yellow: 54.05 Key: 41.96Copy color code
YIQY: 111.878 I: 38.337 Q: -0.85Copy color code
XYZX: 18.008 Y: 16.217 Z: 7.649Copy color code
CIE LabL:47.258 a:14.511 b:26.542Copy color code
CIE LuvL:47.258 u:34.162 v:27.771Copy color code
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