Sherwin Williams Browse Brown SW 6012
| Official page: | Browse Brown SW 6012 |
| Code: | SW 6012 |
| Name: | Browse Brown |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Browse Brown?
Step into an embracing warmth with Browse Brown (SW 6012) from Sherwin Williams. This timeless hue evokes a sense of sophistication and comfort, making it ideal for creating cozy living rooms, inviting dining spaces, and welcoming bedrooms. The rich undertones of Browse Brown add depth and character to any room, making it a versatile choice for both traditional and modern interiors. Embrace the beauty of Browse Brown to infuse your space with a touch of refined elegance and inviting charm.
Browse Brown for bedroom
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Browse Brown for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this purple shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6012 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 6012 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm purple hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Browse Brown reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Browse Brown undertones?
Browse 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:
#6E615F
RGB code:
110, 97, 95
Is Sherwin Williams Browse Brown SW 6012 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 8°, this dark purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 6012 Browse Brown HSL code: 8, 7%, 40%
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 Browse 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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Browse Brown:
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
SW 6012
Browse Brown
Darker shades
SW 6012
Browse Brown
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 Browse Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 188, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.
LRV of Browse Brown
Browse Brown has an LRV of 12.63% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
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 12.63%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #6e615f |  |
| RGB Decimal | 110, 97, 95 | |
| RGB Percent | 43.14%, 38.04%, 37.25% | |
| HSV | Hue: 8° Saturation: 13.64% Value: 43.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(8, 7, 40) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.82 Yellow: 13.64 Key: 56.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 100.659 I: 8.389 Q: 2.128 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.77 Y: 12.691 Z: 12.6 | |
| CIE Lab | L:42.294 a:4.823 b:3.044 | |
| CIE Luv | L:42.294 u:7.793 v:3.148 | |
| Decimal | 7233887 | |
| Hunter Lab | 35.624, 1.645, 3.966 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6012 Browse Brown
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