Browse Brown 6012 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6E615F, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #6E615F · 6012
Browse Brown
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Browse Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#6E615F
RGB110, 97, 95
Estimated LRV12.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Browse Brown
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Browse Brown
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Browse 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Browse Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Browse Brown are Sea Grape by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Night Skyscraper by Valspar (a close digital match), Hunting Boots by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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