Roycroft Suede 2842 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A79473, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cowboy Hat from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A79473 · 2842
Roycroft Suede
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Roycroft Suede Technical Profile
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Roycroft Suede in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roycroft Suede in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRoycroft Suede
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCowboy Hat
Cowboy Hat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Earthenware
Behr
Nearly identical
Mojave Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Natural Bridge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Woodstock Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brussels Sprouts
Valspar
Nearly identical
Britches
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Highland Grass
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roycroft Suede
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roycroft Suede
#A79473
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roycroft Suede
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roycroft Suede 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 Roycroft Suede.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Roycroft Suede — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roycroft Suede have?
Roycroft Suede by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Roycroft Suede in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roycroft Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roycroft Suede are Cowboy Hat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Batter'S Box by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Earthenware by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roycroft Suede'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 Roycroft Suede?
Roycroft Suede has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Roycroft Suede's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.