Sturdy Brown 6097 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #69482C, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Middle Earth from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #69482C · 6097
Sturdy Brown
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sturdy Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#69482C
RGB105, 72, 44
Estimated LRV7.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Sturdy Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sturdy Brown
#69482C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D7B4B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sturdy Brown
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sturdy Brown 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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Sturdy Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sturdy Brown have?
Sturdy Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Sturdy Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sturdy Brown are Middle Earth by Valspar (a very close match), Outback Brown by Behr (a very close match), Boston Brown Bread by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sturdy 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 Sturdy Brown?
Sturdy Brown has a estimated lightness value of 7.8, 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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