Umber 6146 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6E543C, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #6E543C · 6146
Umber
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Umber Technical Profile
HEX Code#6E543C
RGB110, 84, 60
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ancient Root
Behr
#70553E
Close digital match
Olde Metal
Dutch Boy
#70573F
Close digital match
Rich Mocha
PPG
#6B543D
Close digital match
Brown Tar
Benjamin Moore
#6F5541
Close digital match
Alpha Male
Vista Paint
#705942
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Pearl Gold
RAL
#705335
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Dark Earth
Valspar
#6F5744
Similar digital color
Alpha Male
Hirshfield's
#715A45
Similar digital color
Log Cabin
Dunn-Edwards
#705A46
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Clay .06
Colorhouse
#675544
Similar digital color
Ancient Spice
Kilz
#694A39
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Umber
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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
Digital 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
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Umber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Umber have?
Umber by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Umber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Umber are Ancient Root by Behr (a close digital match), Olde Metal by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Rich Mocha by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Umber's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.