Craft Paper 6125 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8A6645, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Noah'S Boat from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A6645 · 6125
Craft Paper
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Craft Paper Technical Profile
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Craft Paper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Craft Paper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCraft Paper
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyNoah'S Boat
Noah'S Boat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Barcelona Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Brown Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Wild Horses
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Slippery Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honeycomb
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Vista Paint
Very similar
Village Lane
Valspar
Very similar
Ancient Root
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Craft Paper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Craft Paper
#8A6645
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A9968
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Craft Paper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Craft Paper 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 Craft Paper.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Craft Paper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Craft Paper have?
Craft Paper 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 Craft Paper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Craft Paper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Craft Paper are Noah'S Boat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Barcelona Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Brown Beige by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Craft Paper'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 Craft Paper?
Craft Paper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.3, 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 Craft Paper's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.