Steady Brown 6110 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8A6B4D, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reindeer Antler from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A6B4D · 6110
Steady Brown
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Steady Brown Technical Profile
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Steady Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Steady 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-WilliamsSteady Brown
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyReindeer Antler
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cowboy Trails
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Slippery Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dig It
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Weathered Oak
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Standing Still
Valspar
Very similar
Bazaar
Behr
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steady Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steady Brown
#8A6B4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D9D6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steady Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steady 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 Steady 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.
Steady Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steady Brown have?
Steady 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 Steady Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Steady Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steady Brown are Reindeer Antler by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cowboy Trails by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Slippery Stone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Steady 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 Steady Brown?
Steady Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Steady Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.