# Sherwin Williams Craftsman Brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/craftsman-brown-sw-2835](https://plan-home.com/color/craftsman-brown-sw-2835)

Sherwin Williams Craftsman Brown SW 2835 is a muted medium brown with a noticeable warm, clay-like cast. Its #ae9278 color value reads as a softened brown rather than a deep chocolate, giving it enough lightness for larger wall areas. In bright daylight, the warm beige and subtle rosy-tan notes may be more apparent, while lower light can make the shade feel earthier and more grounded. Craftsman Brown suits dining rooms, studies, entryways, or exterior trim where a substantial neutral is wanted without going very dark. Pair it with creamy off-whites, charcoal accents, natural oak, aged bronze hardware, and textured linen or leather.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Craftsman Brown
- **Color code:** SW 2835
- **HEX:** #ae9278
- **RGB:** 174, 146, 120
- **LRV:** 30.98%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Arts & Crafts (1880s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 29° Saturation: 31.03% Value: 68.24%
- **HSL:** hsl(29, 25, 58)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.09 Yellow: 31.03 Key: 31.76
- **YIQ:** Y: 151.408 I: 25.04 Q: -2.168
- **XYZ:** X: 31.125 Y: 30.914 Z: 22.092
- **CIE Lab:** L:62.435 a:6.554 b:17.71
- **CIE Luv:** L:62.435 u:19.514 v:22.331
- **Decimal:** 11440760
- **Hunter Lab:** 55.6, 2.624, 15.362

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Nomadic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nomadic)
- [Behr Soft Chamois](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-soft-chamois)
- [Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/dormer-brown-sw-7521)
- [Benjamin Moore Beach House Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beach-house-beige-1083)
- [Sherwin Williams Nearly Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/nearly-brown-sw-9093)
- [Behr Burnt Almond](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-burnt-almond)
- [Benjamin Moore Morrel](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-morrel-af-125)
- [Sherwin Williams Double Latte](https://plan-home.com/color/double-latte-sw-9108)
- [Sherwin Williams Mexican Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/mexican-sand-sw-7519)
- [Sherwin Williams Soft Fawn](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-fawn-sw-9097)
- [Sherwin Williams Canoe](https://plan-home.com/color/canoe-sw-7724)
- [Sherwin Williams Song Thrush](https://plan-home.com/color/song-thrush-sw-9112)
- [Behr Cavern Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cavern-clay)
- [Behr Rodeo Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rodeo-tan)
- [Behr Distant Land](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-distant-land)
- [Behr Poncho](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-poncho)
- [Benjamin Moore Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-clay-1034)
- [Benjamin Moore Serengeti Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-serengeti-sand-2164-40)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Chelsea Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/chelsea-mauve-sw-0002)
- [Sherwin Williams Balanced Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/balanced-beige-sw-7037)
- [Sherwin Williams Doeskin](https://plan-home.com/color/doeskin-sw-6044)
- [Sherwin Williams Trusty Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/trusty-tan-sw-6087)
- [Sherwin Williams Smoky Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/smoky-beige-sw-9087)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tea Chest](https://plan-home.com/color/tea-chest-sw-6103)
- [Sherwin Williams Meadowlark](https://plan-home.com/color/meadowlark-sw-7522)
- [Sherwin Williams Almond Roca](https://plan-home.com/color/almond-roca-sw-9105)
- [Sherwin Williams Double Latte](https://plan-home.com/color/double-latte-sw-9108)
- [Sherwin Williams Nearly Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/nearly-brown-sw-9093)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.