Ref. #946644 · 45
Antiquarian Brown
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antiquarian Brown Technical Profile
What color is Antiquarian Brown? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #946644. Colors similar to Antiquarian Brown include Behr Gilded Glamour, PPG Copper Pot, PPG Cinnamon Stick. Antiquarian Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Antiquarian Brown creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Antiquarian Brown pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Antiquarian Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
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.
#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
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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Antiquarian Brown.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Antiquarian Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Gilded Glamour by Behr (#936642), Copper Pot by PPG (#936647), Cinnamon Stick by PPG (#966544). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Antiquarian Brown?
Antiquarian Brown has an LRV of 16.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antiquarian Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.