Swing Brown 6046 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #947569, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Emerging Leaf from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #947569 · 6046
Swing Brown
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Swing Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#947569
RGB148, 117, 105
Estimated LRV20.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Swing Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Swing Brown
#947569
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA383
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Swing Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swing 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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Swing Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Swing Brown have?
Swing 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 Swing Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swing Brown are Emerging Leaf by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Roadhouse Tavern by Valspar (a close digital match), Emerging Leaf by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Swing 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 Swing Brown?
Swing Brown has a estimated lightness value of 20.0, 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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