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Sherwin Williams Umber SW6146

Umber

Sherwin Williams

SW6146

About Umber by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 10%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #6e543c

RGB: 110, 84, 60

Hue29°

Saturation29%

Lightness33%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Umber

Sherwin Williams

SW6146

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Umber SW6146 a warm or cool color?
Umber 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 Umber?
Umber sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 29°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Umber?
Brightness is about 10%. Saturation is around 29%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 33%. Hue is close to 29°. The hex value is #6e543c. The RGB value is 110, 84, 60.
Is Umber better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Umber 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 Umber?
You can match Umber 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 Umber work best in a home?
Umber 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 Umber compare to a pure white paint?
Umber 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 Umber in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Umber

Sherwin Williams

SW6146

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Umber

Sherwin Williams

SW6146

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Umber

Sherwin Williams

SW6146

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Brown Tar

Benjamin Moore

2110-20

Charleston Brown

Benjamin Moore

HC-186

Kona

Benjamin Moore

AF-165

MOLASSES

Glidden

PPG1079-7