Rugged Brown 6062 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #694336, LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buckeye Nut from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #694336 · 6062
Rugged Brown
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rugged Brown Technical Profile
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Rugged Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rugged 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-WilliamsRugged Brown
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBuckeye Nut
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Natural Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Earth Fired Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Bird House Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Evolution
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sunken Ship
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wendy Way
Vista Paint
Very similar
Signal Brown
RAL
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Rich Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rugged Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rugged Brown
#694336
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E7454
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rugged Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rugged 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 Rugged Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rugged Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rugged Brown have?
Rugged Brown 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 Rugged Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rugged Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rugged Brown are Buckeye Nut by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Natural Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Earth Fired Red by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rugged 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 Rugged Brown?
Rugged Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rugged Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.