Weathervane 2927 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #2C201A and LRV 2. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Chocolate from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #2C201A · 2927
Weathervane
2%LRV Value
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Weathervane in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Weathervane in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWeathervane
Very similar
Dutch BoyDark Chocolate
Dark Chocolate
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bucktrout Brown
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Sepia Brown
RAL
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Spice Brown
Kilz
Visible difference
Noblesse Oblige
Valspar
Visible difference
Bison Brown
Behr
Visible difference
Wrightsford
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wood .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Bistre Pigment
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Onyx Black
PPG
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Weathervane
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Weathervane
#2C201A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#494530
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Weathervane
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Weathervane 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 Weathervane.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Weathervane — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Weathervane from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Weathervane are Dark Chocolate by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Bucktrout Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Wenge by Benjamin Moore (a close match) — the best options for getting Weathervane'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 Weathervane?
Weathervane has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 1.6, 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Weathervane depends on the room. Here's how to choose.