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Sherwin Williams Steady Brown SW6110

Steady Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW6110

About Steady Brown by Sherwin Williams

Steady Brown SW6110 by Sherwin Williams is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 17% and hue near 30° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 16.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #8a6b4d

RGB: 138, 107, 77

Hue30°

Saturation28%

Lightness42%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Steady Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW6110

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Steady Brown SW6110 a warm or cool color?
Steady 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 Steady Brown?
Steady Brown sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 30°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Steady Brown?
Brightness is about 17%. Saturation is around 28%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 42%. Hue is close to 30°. The hex value is #8a6b4d. The RGB value is 138, 107, 77.
Is Steady Brown better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Steady Brown has brightness around 17%. 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 Steady Brown?
You can match Steady 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 Steady Brown work best in a home?
Steady 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 Steady Brown compare to a pure white paint?
Steady 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 Steady Brown in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Steady Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW6110

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Steady Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW6110

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Steady Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW6110

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

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