Antiquarian Brown 45 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #946644, 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.
Ref. #946644 · 45
Antiquarian Brown
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antiquarian Brown Technical Profile
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Antiquarian Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antiquarian Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAntiquarian Brown
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHound Brown
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gilded Glamour
Behr
Nearly identical
Copper Pot
PPG
Nearly identical
Honeycomb
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cedar Chest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mochaccino
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ranch Home
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Natural Cork
Valspar
Very similar
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Antiquarian Brown
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Antiquarian Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antiquarian Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antiquarian Brown are Hound Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gilded Glamour by Behr (a near-identical match), Copper Pot by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Antiquarian Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.