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Sherwin Williams Brevity Brown SW6068

Brevity Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW6068

About Brevity Brown by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 10%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #715243

RGB: 113, 82, 67

Hue20°

Saturation26%

Lightness35%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Brevity Brown from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Brevity Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW6068

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Brevity Brown looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Brevity Brown SW6068 a warm or cool color?
Brevity Brown by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Brevity Brown?
Brevity Brown sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 20°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Brevity Brown?
Brightness is about 10%. Saturation is around 26%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 35%. Hue is close to 20°. The hex value is #715243. The RGB value is 113, 82, 67.
Is Brevity Brown better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Brevity Brown has brightness around 10%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Brevity Brown?
You can match Brevity Brown with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Brevity Brown work best in a home?
Brevity Brown works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Brevity Brown compare to a pure white paint?
Brevity Brown is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Brevity Brown in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Brevity Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW6068

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Brevity Brown in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Brevity Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW6068

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Brevity Brown. They add contrast without clashing.

Brevity Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW6068

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Brevity Brown. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Auberge

Benjamin Moore

2106-20

Chocolate Truffle

Benjamin Moore

2096-20

CARAMELIZED WALNUT

Glidden

PPG1074-6

Pine Cone

Benjamin Moore

2106-30