SW 2837

Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown

Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown SW 2837 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Aurora Brown paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 2837. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:SW 2837
Color name:Aurora Brown
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Arts & Crafts (1880s-1910s), Enriched Earth, Historic Exterior Color Wall

Aurora Brown for bedroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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LRV of Aurora Brown

Aurora Brown SW 2837 has an LRV of 7.22% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

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

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 7.22% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#6A4238

RGB code:

106, 66, 56

Is Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown SW 2837 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 12° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2837 Aurora Brown HSL code: 12, 31%, 32%

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

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

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

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Aurora Brown SW 2837 vs Cordovan SW 6027

Are you struggling to choose between these two hues for your next project? Our comparison will help you choose the ideal color for your space.

Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown SW 2837 vs Sherwin Williams Cordovan SW 6027Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown SW 2837
LRV: 7.22%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 6.11%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Aurora Brown SW 2837 vs Red Theatre SW 7584

Two gorgeous paint colors, but which one is right for you? Our comparison has got you covered.

Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown SW 2837 vs Sherwin Williams Red Theatre SW 7584Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown SW 2837
LRV: 7.22%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 6.23%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#6a4238copy color code
RGB Decimal106, 66, 56copy color code
RGB Percent41.57%, 25.88%, 21.96%copy color code
HSVHue: 12° Saturation: 47.17% Value: 41.57%copy color code
HSLhsl(12, 31, 32)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 37.74 Yellow: 47.17 Key: 58.43copy color code
YIQY: 76.82 I: 27.049 Q: 5.349copy color code
XYZX: 8.606 Y: 7.247 Z: 4.686copy color code
CIE LabL:32.362 a:16.065 b:13.296copy color code
CIE LuvL:32.362 u:27.016 v:11.843copy color code
Decimal6963768copy color code
Hunter lab26.92, 9.956, 8.524copy color code
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