# Less Brown SW 6040

- Brand: Sherwin-Williams
- Code: SW 6040
- Hex: #786B64 (manufacturer-published)
- LRV: 15.43 (computed)
- Undertone: orange-leaning (warm, subtle)
- Family: warm-grays
- Chroma: 0.0197 · Hue angle: 50.2°

Makes a room feel smaller and calmer. Needs layered artificial light to stay legible at night.

Exterior: Significant heat gain. Many vinyl siding warranties cap LRV — verify before specifying.

Screen colour is approximate. Obtain a physical sample before specifying.
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