Browse Brown 6012 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6E615F, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Grape from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E615F · 6012
Browse Brown
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Browse Brown Technical Profile
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Browse Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Browse 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-WilliamsBrowse Brown
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySea Grape
Sea Grape
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Night Skyscraper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Eagle Eye
PPG
Nearly identical
Chocolate Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Chocolate Torte
Kilz
Very similar
Mountain Ridge
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mohawk Valley
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bradford Brown
Behr
Very similar
Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Browse Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Browse Brown
#6E615F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#998767
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Browse Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Browse 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 Browse Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Browse Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Browse Brown have?
Browse Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Browse Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Browse Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Browse Brown are Sea Grape by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Night Skyscraper by Valspar (a near-identical match), Hunting Boots by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Browse 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 Browse Brown?
Browse Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Browse Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.