Fiery Brown 6055 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5D3831, LRV 5 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Velvet from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D3831 · 6055
Fiery Brown
5%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fiery Brown Technical Profile
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Fiery Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fiery 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-WilliamsFiery Brown
Nearly identical
BehrBrown Velvet
Brown Velvet
Behr
Nearly identical
Chestnut Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Otis Madeira
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Saw Mill
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Raphael
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Earthly Pleasure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sunken Ship
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Boysenberry Pie
Kilz
Very similar
Thoroughfare
Valspar
Very similar
Burgundy Wine
PPG
Very similar
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fiery Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fiery Brown
#5D3831
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#74674D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fiery Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fiery 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 Fiery Brown.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fiery Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fiery Brown have?
Fiery Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fiery Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fiery Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fiery Brown are Brown Velvet by Behr (a near-identical match), Chestnut Brown by RAL (a near-identical match), Classic Brown by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fiery 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 Fiery Brown?
Fiery Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.4, 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 Fiery Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.