Sherwin Williams Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) Paint Color

Color Name
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
Hex Color Code
#AE9278
RGB Color Code
RGB(174, 146, 120)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 16.1%, 31.0%, 31.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) color - its meaning and example

What color is Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)?

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) is #AE9278, and the RGB color code is RGB(174, 146, 120).

In the RGB color model, Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) has a red value of 174, a green value of 146, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.1% magenta, 31.0% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.9° (degrees), 25.0 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) has a hue of 28.9° (degrees), 31.0 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) is cool or warm?

The color Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)? (For interior and product design)

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) has an LRV of nearly 30.9. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
LRV 30.9
Light Color

Compare LRV 30.9 of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 30.9 puts Sherwin Williams Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #AE9278
Hex triplet
#AE9278
Red
AE
Green
92
Blue
78
RGBA / RGB rgb(174, 146, 120)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
146 (57.3%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.09%
Yellow
31.03%
Key
31.76%
HSL hsl(28.89deg, 25.0 %, 57.6 %)
Hue
28.89°
Saturation
25.00 %
Lightness
57.65 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
28.89°
Saturation
31.03 %
Brightness / Value
68.24 %
RYB ryb(69, 97, 67)
Red
69 (26.9%)
Yellow
97 (38.0%)
Blue
67 (26.5%)
HWB
Hue
28.89°
Whiteness
47.06 %
Blackness
31.76 %
CMY
Cyan
31.76%
Magenta
42.75%
Yellow
52.94%
XYZ
X
31.12
Y
30.91
Z
22.1
YXY
Y1
30.91
X
0.37
Y2
0.37
CIE-Lab
L
62.43
A
6.56
B
17.7
CIE-Lch
L
62.43
C
18.88
H
69.67
CIE-Luv
L
62.43
U
19.51
V
22.32
Hunter-Lab
L
55.6
A
2.63
B
15.36
Other
LRV
~ 30.9 %
Munsell Color System
0.1Y 6.1/3.2

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#BC987E Color Pale Taupe
96.15% match | ΔE 3.85
#B38B6D Color Light Taupe
95.82% match | ΔE 4.18
#A99A86 Color Grullo
94.49% match | ΔE 5.51
#9A8678 Color Almond Frost
93.56% match | ΔE 6.44

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to Pantone PMS

#AE8F72 Color PANTONE 10137 C
98.54% match | ΔE 1.46
#B19780 Color PANTONE 4046 C
98.12% match | ΔE 1.88
#B29070 Color PANTONE 10130 C
97.63% match | ΔE 2.37
#AB8C74 Color PANTONE 4047 C
97.56% match | ΔE 2.44

Pantone TCX

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to RAL Design


RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to Sherwin Williams

#AE9278 Color Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#B7987B Color Canoe (SW 7724)
97.65% match | ΔE 2.35

Benjamin Moore

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to Benjamin Moore


Valspar

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to Valspar


Dunn-Edwards

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to Dunn-Edwards


PPG Paints

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to PPG Paints


Behr

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to Behr


Farrow & Ball

Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) to Farrow & Ball

#B49D82 Color Buff (20)
96.12% match | ΔE 3.88
#B5A086 Color Planter (G5)
95.06% match | ΔE 4.94
#B19C8D Color Dead Salmon (28)
94.82% match | ΔE 5.18

Color Combinations

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#AE9278
Craftsman Brown (SW 2835)
#7894AE
Shadow Blue*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) - #AE9278?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) - #AE9278 is #7894AE, color name is Shadow Blue*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) - #AE9278?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Craftsman Brown (SW 2835) - #AE9278 is #7894AE, color name is Shadow Blue*.

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