Roycroft Suede 2842 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A79473, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #A79473 · 2842
Roycroft Suede
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Roycroft Suede Technical Profile
HEX Code#A79473
RGB167, 148, 115
Estimated LRV30.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Roycroft Suede
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Roycroft Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roycroft Suede are Cowboy Hat by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Batter'S Box by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Earthenware by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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