Fairfax Brown 2856 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #61463A, estimated LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fudge from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #61463A · 2856
Fairfax Brown
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fairfax Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#61463A
RGB97, 70, 58
Estimated LRV7.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Fairfax Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fairfax Brown
#61463A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C7452
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fairfax Brown
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Fairfax 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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Fairfax Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fairfax Brown have?
Fairfax Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Fairfax Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fairfax Brown are Fudge by PPG (a close digital match), Northern Territory by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Earth Chicory by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fairfax 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 Fairfax Brown?
Fairfax Brown has a estimated lightness value of 7.2, 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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