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Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown (SW 2837) Paint Color


Color Name: Aurora Brown (SW 2837)
Hex Color Code: #6A4238
RGB Color Code: RGB(106, 66, 56)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 37.7%, 47.2%, 58.4%
Color Family (Hue): Red Brown





About Aurora Brown (SW 2837) color - its meaning and example


What color is Aurora Brown (SW 2837)?

Aurora Brown (SW 2837) color belongs to the Red Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aurora Brown (SW 2837) is #6A4238, and the RGB color code is RGB(106, 66, 56).

In the RGB color model, Aurora Brown (SW 2837) has a red value of 106, a green value of 66, and a blue value of 56. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.7% magenta, 47.2% yellow, and 58.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 12° (degrees), 30.9 % saturation, and 31.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aurora Brown (SW 2837) has a hue of 12° (degrees), 47.2 % saturation and 41.6 % brightness/value.


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) is cool or warm?

The color Aurora Brown (SW 2837) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Aurora Brown (SW 2837)?

Aurora Brown (SW 2837) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Aurora Brown (SW 2837)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 7 puts Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown (SW 2837) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(106, 66, 56)
Red
106 (41.6%)
Green
66 (25.9%)
Blue
56 (22.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
37.74%
Yellow
47.17%
Key
58.43%

HSL

HSL(12deg, 30.9 %, 31.8 %)

Hue
12°
Saturation
30.86 %.
Lightness
31.76 %.

RYB

RYB(153, 138, 135)
Red
153 (59.9%)
Yellow
138 (54.2%)
Blue
135 (52.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
12°
Saturation
47.17 %.
Brightness / Value
41.57 %.

HWB

H: 12°

W: 21.96 %

B: 58.43 %

XYZ

X : 8.61

Y : 7.25

Z : 4.69

YXY

Y1 : 7.25

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 58.43%

M : 74.12%

Y : 78.04%


LRV

~ 7.2 %

Munsell Color System

2.2YR 3.1/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 32.36

A : 16.07

B : 13.29

CIE-Lch

L : 32.36

C : 20.85

H : 39.59

CIE-Luv

L : 32.36

U : 27.02

V : 11.84

Hunter-Lab

L : 26.92

A : 9.96

B : 8.52






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Aurora Brown (SW 2837) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Aurora Brown (SW 2837) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#633F33
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to Pantone PMS


#663F33
PANTONE 4105 C
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#65443D
PANTONE 4098 C
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 7595 C
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#674230
PANTONE 7603 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to RAL Classic


#794D3E
RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#66332B
RAL 8012 - Red Brown
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#6D342D
RAL 3009 - Oxide Red
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#5E2F26
RAL 8015 - Chestnut Brown
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to British Standard 4800


#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#553C35
BS 04-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Aurora Brown (SW 2837) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Aurora Brown (SW 2837) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to Sherwin Williams


#6A4238
Aurora Brown (SW 2837)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#694336
Vintage Leather (SW 6062)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
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Fiery Brown (SW 6055)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to Benjamin Moore


#6D4338
English Manor (2103-20)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.2% similar)
#684034
Natural Brown (2103-10)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#6F4539
Reid Brown (CW-260)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#6F473B
Earth Brown (2102-10)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)


Valspar


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to Valspar


#694134
Western Brown (2009-9)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#704036
Uluru Sunset (T583)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#624035
Soul Chocolate (2011-9)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#613B2F
Rich Chocolate (1005-9A)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to Dunn-Edwards


#6B443D
Sunken Ship (DEA 148)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#76443E
Rocky Mountain Red (DET 442)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#734A45
Dark Ruby (DE 6028)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#684141
Folklore (DET 413)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to PPG Paints


#6D4741
Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#6C483A
Bird House Brown (PPG1072-7)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#784C42
Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#6C403E
Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Aurora Brown (SW 2837) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Aurora Brown (SW 2837) to Behr


#714640
Dressed To Impress (MQ1-19)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#683E3B
Chipotle Paste (PPU2-01)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#79483E
Fire Roasted (S150-7)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#774D41
Dark Cherry Mocha (S170-7)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown (SW 2837) - #6A4238 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Aurora Brown (SW 2837) - #6A4238 Color Images and Patterns


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