Umber 6146 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6E543C, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Root from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E543C · 6146
Umber
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Umber Technical Profile
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Umber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Umber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsUmber
Nearly identical
BehrAncient Root
Ancient Root
Behr
Nearly identical
Olde Metal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rich Mocha
PPG
Nearly identical
Brown Tar
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alpha Male
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Gold
RAL
Very similar
Dark Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Alpha Male
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Log Cabin
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Umber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Umber
#6E543C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858458
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Umber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Umber 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 Umber.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Umber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Umber have?
Umber by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Umber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Umber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Umber are Ancient Root by Behr (a near-identical match), Olde Metal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rich Mocha by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Umber'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 Umber?
Umber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.0, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Umber's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.