# Sherwin Williams Sturdy Brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/sturdy-brown-sw-6097](https://plan-home.com/color/sturdy-brown-sw-6097)

Sherwin Williams Sturdy Brown SW 6097 is a deep, earthy brown with clear warm red and orange undertones. Its low-light depth gives it a substantial presence, making it especially effective on library walls, dining rooms, exterior trim, or a front door. In bright daylight, the warmth becomes more noticeable; under softer evening lighting, it can read as a richer, more shadowed brown. Pair Sturdy Brown with creamy off-whites, muted clay tones, aged brass, cognac leather, and natural wood for a layered, grounded look. On cabinetry or an accent wall, this color has enough saturation to stand apart from lighter neutral finishes without appearing black-brown.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Sturdy Brown
- **Color code:** SW 6097
- **HEX:** #69482c
- **RGB:** 105, 72, 44
- **LRV:** 7.82%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Treasured

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 28° Saturation: 58.1% Value: 41.18%
- **HSL:** hsl(28, 41, 29)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 31.43 Yellow: 58.1 Key: 58.82
- **YIQ:** Y: 78.675 I: 28.662 Q: -1.733
- **XYZ:** X: 8.598 Y: 7.821 Z: 3.439
- **CIE Lab:** L:33.606 a:10.633 b:22.309
- **CIE Luv:** L:33.606 u:23.868 v:21.124
- **Decimal:** 6899756
- **Hunter Lab:** 27.965, 5.942, 12.285

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Fawn brown](https://plan-home.com/color/fawn-brown-ral-8007)
- [RAL Classic Olive brown](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-brown-ral-8008)
- [Sherwin Williams Saddle Up](https://plan-home.com/color/saddle-up-sw-9099)
- [Benjamin Moore Charleston Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-charleston-brown-hc-186)
- [Sherwin Williams Java](https://plan-home.com/color/java-sw-6090)
- [Benjamin Moore Saddle Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-saddle-brown-2164-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Umber Rust](https://plan-home.com/color/umber-rust-sw-9100)
- [Benjamin Moore Seed Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seed-brown-2096-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Umber](https://plan-home.com/color/umber-sw-6146)
- [Behr Ancient Root](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ancient-root)
- [Sherwin Williams Cowboy Boots](https://plan-home.com/color/cowboy-boots-sw-9115)
- [Benjamin Moore Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-taupe-2110-10)
- [RAL Classic Beige brown](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-brown-ral-8024)
- [Benjamin Moore Brown Tar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brown-tar-2110-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Riding Boots](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-riding-boots-csp-300)
- [Benjamin Moore Java](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-java-2106-10)
- [Behr Clockworks](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clockworks)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Medium Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-medium-brown-sw-2807)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Saddle Up](https://plan-home.com/color/saddle-up-sw-9099)
- [Sherwin Williams El Caramelo](https://plan-home.com/color/el-caramelo-sw-9106)
- [Sherwin Williams Umber Rust](https://plan-home.com/color/umber-rust-sw-9100)
- [Sherwin Williams Chamois](https://plan-home.com/color/chamois-sw-6131)
- [Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/antiquarian-brown-sw-0045)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [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)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/orange-paint-colors/sw6097

## 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.