Sturdy Brown 6097 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #69482C, 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.
Ref. #69482C · 6097
Sturdy Brown
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sturdy Brown Technical Profile
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Sturdy Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sturdy 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-WilliamsSturdy Brown
Very similar
ValsparMiddle Earth
Middle Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Outback Brown
Behr
Very similar
Charleston Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pearl Gold
RAL
Very similar
Hideaway
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Pinecone Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bronze Amulet
PPG
Very similar
Hideaway
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Rich Mocha
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sturdy Brown
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sturdy Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sturdy 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 Sturdy 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sturdy Brown in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sturdy Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.