Brevity Brown 6068 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #715243, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Double Chocolate from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #715243 · 6068
Brevity Brown
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brevity Brown Technical Profile
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Brevity Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brevity 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-WilliamsBrevity Brown
Nearly identical
BehrDouble Chocolate
Double Chocolate
Behr
Nearly identical
Auberge
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rich Mocha
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coffee Shop
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bigfoot
PPG
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cowboy Hat
Valspar
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brevity Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brevity Brown
#715243
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B835C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brevity Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brevity 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 Brevity 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.
Brevity Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brevity Brown have?
Brevity 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 Brevity Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brevity Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brevity Brown are Double Chocolate by Behr (a near-identical match), Auberge by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rich Mocha by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brevity 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 Brevity Brown?
Brevity Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brevity Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.