Swing Brown 6046 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #947569, 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.
Ref. #947569 · 6046
Swing Brown
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Swing Brown Technical Profile
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Swing Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Swing 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-WilliamsSwing Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEmerging Leaf
Emerging Leaf
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Roadhouse Tavern
Valspar
Nearly identical
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Old Leather Book
PPG
Very similar
Sorrel Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Book Binding
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cocoa Nutmeg
Behr
Very similar
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Swing Brown
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
Pure 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
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 Swing 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Swing Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Swing Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swing Brown are Emerging Leaf by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Roadhouse Tavern by Valspar (a near-identical match), Emerging Leaf by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Swing Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.