1PorpoiseSW 7047 · LRV 13
A warm dark brown-neutral (LRV 13) that gives moody depth to cabinets, trim, or an accent wall without leaning trendy.
Sherwin-Williams · Brown paint colors
Sherwin-Williams Brown 142 colors. Ten worth a sample.
10 curated browns with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why, plus the full 142-color brown deck below.
142browns in the deck
30–2LRV, lightest to darkest
10curated, with photos
5room pages
4Redend Point · LRV 305Cocoa Berry · LRV 273Cavern Clay · LRV 208Rookwood Brown · LRV 141Porpoise · LRV 1310Sable · LRV 87Van Dyke Brown · LRV 72Turkish Coffee · LRV 59Cracked Pepper · LRV 56Black Bean · LRV 4
Lightest · LRV 30The deck, light to dark, in 24 steps. Numbered pins are the picks below, placed by LRV.Darkest · LRV 2
The fast answer
If You Only Sample Four
Don't want to compare 142 browns? These four cover most real projects.
The lightestRedend PointSW 9081 · LRV 30
A warm clay-brown at LRV 30 that shifts toward blush-pink in cooler light, Sherwin-Williams' most debated Color of the Year.
The famous onePorpoiseSW 7047 · LRV 13
A warm dark brown-neutral (LRV 13) that gives moody depth to cabinets, trim, or an accent wall without leaning trendy.
The runner-upTurkish CoffeeSW 6076 · LRV 5
Turkish Coffee is exactly what the name says: the color of strong brewed coffee, dark enough to sit one step above true black on the LRV chart.
The deepestBlack BeanSW 6006 · LRV 4
Black Bean is what you get when you want a near-black without going full black: a genuinely warm cocoa-brown that reads more like an espresso stain than a flat paint chip.
Curated, in order
The 10 Sherwin-Williams Browns People Actually Buy
Numbered and curated. Tap any color for its full review, or see it on your own walls in the visualizer.
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2Turkish CoffeeSW 6076 · LRV 5
Turkish Coffee is exactly what the name says: the color of strong brewed coffee, dark enough to sit one step above true black on the LRV chart.
3Cavern ClaySW 7701 · LRV 20
The 2019 terracotta that sparked the desert-color trend, glowing like adobe in direct sun and going loud in strong exposure.
4Redend PointSW 9081 · LRV 30
A warm clay-brown at LRV 30 that shifts toward blush-pink in cooler light, Sherwin-Williams' most debated Color of the Year.
5Cocoa BerrySW 9078 · LRV 27
A mauve-brown at LRV 27 with a warm red undertone, filed under red in the deck but wears more like a dusty brown.
6Black BeanSW 6006 · LRV 4
Black Bean is what you get when you want a near-black without going full black: a genuinely warm cocoa-brown that reads more like an espresso stain than a flat paint chip.
7Van Dyke BrownSW 7041 · LRV 7
Van Dyke Brown is the color you reach for when you want the drama of a black door or a black island without the flatness of actual black.
8Rookwood BrownSW 2806 · LRV 14
Rookwood Brown is old saddle leather in a can: a deep brown with real red-gold in it, pulled from Sherwin-Williams' own historic archive and built for bungalows.
9Cracked PepperSW 9580 · LRV 5
Cracked Pepper is Sherwin-Williams's own quiet near-black, and it shares its name with a much more famous paint: Behr's 2024 Color of the Year.
10SableSW 6083 · LRV 8
Sable is a near-black brown with a red-orange undertone strong enough that Sherwin-Williams' own website lists it under Orange, not Brown.
Room by room
Sherwin-Williams Brown, Room by Room
Each room page shows brown picks from every US brand side by side, so you can compare in context.
Brown Master BedroomOld World, Mocha Mousse
Old World
Brown MudroomCocoa
Cocoa
Brown DeckCocoa, Bonze Bay
Cocoa
Brown FenceCocoa
Cocoa
Brown Accent WallOld World
Old WorldLighter browns in this family suit walls in rooms you want warm but not heavy, like a living room, bedroom, or home office. Mid-tone browns such as Steady Brown (SW 6110) and Reddened Earth (SW 6053) work well in dining rooms and dens where you want color and warmth without darkening the whole space.
The deepest browns earn their place on accent walls, libraries, studies, and cabinetry, plus exterior doors and shutters. Pier (SW 7545) and Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041) make strong, sophisticated cabinet and trim colors. Because dark browns hide scuffs and wear, they are also a smart pick for high-traffic spots like mudrooms and stair walls.
The whole deck
All 142 Sherwin-Williams Brown Paint Colors
Every Sherwin-Williams brown, grouped by undertone, warm to cool. Filter by depth or change the order.
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MerlotSW 2704 · LRV 4
Dark AuburnSW 6034 · LRV 5
Carriage DoorSW 7594 · LRV 8
Chinese RedSW 57 · LRV 11
RockweedSW 2735 · LRV 4
Coral ClaySW 9005 · LRV 26
Flower PotSW 6334 · LRV 10
Polished MahoganySW 2838 · LRV 3
Bateau BrownSW 6033 · LRV 13
Fiery BrownSW 6055 · LRV 5
Red PrairieSW 2916 · LRV 9
Brick PaverSW 7599 · LRV 10
Dutch CocoaSW 6032 · LRV 18
Rojo DustSW 9006 · LRV 23
Hearty OrangeSW 6622 · LRV 15
Black BeanSW 6006 · LRV 4
Reddened EarthSW 6053 · LRV 19
JalapeñoSW 6629 · LRV 16
Aurora BrownSW 2837 · LRV 7
Cocoa BerrySW 9078 · LRV 27
Hex values are display approximations from Sherwin-Williams's published swatch tools, not a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
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Every brown here is mixed to order at a Sherwin-Williams store or for online pickup, so the color is the same no matter which paint line you choose. Note that the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams line sold at Lowe's is a separate, lower-tier brand; the colors on this page are from the company's own ColorSnap deck and its company-owned stores. Lines run good to best: Cashmere (around $55/gal), SuperPaint (around $68), Duration (around $75), and Emerald (around $80).
Those list prices are mostly nominal because Sherwin-Williams runs 30 to 40 percent sales almost constantly. Plan to wait for a sale before you buy, and always order a sample first since deep browns shift noticeably with your room's light. The brand's recent Colors of the Year were Upward (2024) and Universal Khaki (2026), which can hint at the warm, grounded direction these browns fit into.
By brand
How Deep Each Brown Deck Goes
How many brown colors each brand carries, drawn with that deck's own browns from light to dark. Pick your store first, then the color. Every brand equal, no favorites.
The rest of the Sherwin-Williams deck, by family
Before you sample
More on Sherwin-Williams brown paint colors
Choosing by LRV: Light to Dark
LRV (light reflectance value) tells you how much light a color bounces back. In this brown slice the range runs from 3 at the darkest to 39 at the lightest, so every option here is a mid-tone to deep brown, not a pale neutral. The higher the number, the lighter and airier the color reads on the wall.
For a brown that still keeps a room open, look near the top of the range, like Cabbage Rose (SW 3) at LRV 39 or Chocolate Powder (SW 9082) at LRV 28. For cozy, enveloping depth, drop lower: Pier (SW 7545) at LRV 9 or Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041) at LRV 7 will absorb light and feel intimate. Mid-range picks like Steady Brown (SW 6110) at LRV 16 and Spicy Hue (SW 6342) at LRV 12 give you saturated color without going fully dark.
What Sherwin-Williams Browns Look Like
Sherwin-Williams browns run warm and earthy, with the predictable, well-balanced undertones the brand is known for. The brown family here holds 141 colors, so you get a real range instead of three token shades. At the light end you find soft, putty-leaning browns like Cabbage Rose (SW 3), while the deep end lands on rich, near-espresso tones like Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041).
Undertones in this slice lean red, clay, and chocolate rather than gray. Reddened Earth (SW 6053) and Rojo Dust (SW 9006) carry a clear terracotta warmth, while Chocolate Powder (SW 9082) and Spicy Hue (SW 6342) read as true cocoa browns. If you want a brown that stays warm and grounded in most light, this family delivers it.
Pairing With Trim, Ceiling, and Coordinating Colors
A warm brown wall almost always looks best with a soft white trim rather than a stark bright white. Sherwin-Williams's Alabaster is a popular warm white that flatters browns without fighting them, and a clean off-white ceiling keeps the room from feeling closed in. For deeper browns like Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041), a creamy trim adds contrast while staying cohesive.
To coordinate, lean on the brand's trusted neutrals. Accessible Beige and Agreeable Gray sit comfortably next to these browns as adjacent wall or open-concept colors, while a black like Tricorn Black sharpens deep-brown cabinetry. Reddish browns such as Rojo Dust (SW 9006) pair nicely with greens and warm whites for an organic, earthy scheme.
Questions people actually ask
Sherwin-Williams Brown Paint FAQ
What is the most popular Sherwin-Williams brown paint color?
Porpoise (SW 7047) — A warm dark brown-neutral (LRV 13) that gives moody depth to cabinets, trim, or an accent wall without leaning trendy. Redend Point and Turkish Coffee and Black Bean round out the short list most people choose from.
Are Sherwin-Williams browns warm or cool?
Most browns in this family are warm. The undertones lean red, clay, and chocolate rather than gray, so colors like Reddened Earth (SW 6053) and Chocolate Powder (SW 9082) feel earthy and inviting. If you want a cooler, grayer brown, you will have fewer options in this slice.
Which Sherwin-Williams brown is best for a small or dark room?
If you want to keep a small room feeling open, choose a lighter brown high in the LRV range, like Cabbage Rose (SW 3) at LRV 39. If you want to lean into cozy and intimate instead, a deep brown like Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041) at LRV 7 can make a small room feel rich and finished. Always test a sample on the actual wall first.
What white trim goes with a brown wall?
A soft, warm white works far better than a stark bright white. Alabaster is a reliable choice that complements brown without clashing. For deeper browns, a creamy off-white trim adds gentle contrast while keeping the look cohesive.
How much do these paints cost?
List prices run from around $55 a gallon for Cashmere up to about $80 for Emerald, with SuperPaint and Duration in between. Those numbers are nominal because Sherwin-Williams runs 30 to 40 percent sales almost constantly, so it pays to wait for a sale. All colors are mixed to order at the same price regardless of the shade you pick.
Can I match a Sherwin-Williams brown to another brand?
Yes. Most paint stores can color-match a Sherwin-Williams brown like Steady Brown (SW 6110) into another brand's base, and you can match the other way too, including into the Kompozit deck featured on this site. Bring the name and code, such as SW 7041, and ask for a sample before committing, since cross-brand matches are very close but rarely identical.
Where do I actually buy these colors?
These browns are sold at company-owned Sherwin-Williams stores and online for pickup, mixed to order on the spot. The HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams line at Lowe's is a different, lower-tier brand and will not carry these exact ColorSnap colors. Choose your paint line, then have the store tint your chosen brown into it.
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