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Sherwin Williams Terra Brun SW6048

Terra Brun

Sherwin Williams

SW6048

About Terra Brun by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 5.2%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #5a382d

RGB: 90, 56, 45

Hue15°

Saturation33%

Lightness27%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Terra Brun

Sherwin Williams

SW6048

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Terra Brun SW6048 a warm or cool color?
Terra Brun 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 Terra Brun?
Terra Brun sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 15°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Terra Brun?
Brightness is about 5%. Saturation is around 33%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 27%. Hue is close to 15°. The hex value is #5a382d. The RGB value is 90, 56, 45.
Is Terra Brun better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Terra Brun has brightness around 5%. 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 Terra Brun?
You can match Terra Brun 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 Terra Brun work best in a home?
Terra Brun 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 Terra Brun compare to a pure white paint?
Terra Brun 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 Terra Brun in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Terra Brun

Sherwin Williams

SW6048

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Terra Brun

Sherwin Williams

SW6048

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Terra Brun

Sherwin Williams

SW6048

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Terrazzo Brown

Benjamin Moore

CSP-360

Chocolate Sundae

Benjamin Moore

2113-10

Natural Brown

Benjamin Moore

2103-10

Reid Brown

Benjamin Moore

CW-260