Antiquarian Brown 45 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #946644, estimated LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hound Brown from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #946644 · 45
Antiquarian Brown
16%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antiquarian Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#946644
RGB148, 102, 68
Estimated LRV16.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Antiquarian Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antiquarian Brown
#946644
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A19C6B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antiquarian Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antiquarian Brown Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Antiquarian Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antiquarian Brown have?
Antiquarian Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Antiquarian Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antiquarian Brown are Hound Brown by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Gilded Glamour by Behr (a close digital match), Copper Pot by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Antiquarian Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Antiquarian Brown?
Antiquarian Brown has a estimated lightness value of 16.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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