Sherwin-Williams • 0045

Antiquarian Brown

Name: Sherwin-Williams Antiquarian Brown 0045
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Antiquarian Brown (0045) is a standout Orange in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 20 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#946644

LRV

16.22

Light Reflectance Value

16.22

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Antiquarian Brown in Real Rooms

Antiquarian Brown has a low LRV of 16.22 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a house, kitchen cabinets, living room, bedroom, front door, bathroom and misc.

5 House Photos

The way Antiquarian Brown interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

SW 0045 house exterior paint review

@hydeparkantiquescenter

SW 0045 house exterior review

@precisionprospainting_cda

Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown house exterior

@precisionprospainting_cda

Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown exterior paint

@lakeside_rd

Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown exterior

@lakeside_rd

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Antiquarian Brown brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

SW Antiquarian Brown kitchen cabinets

@swedbergwoodproducts

4 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Antiquarian Brown is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

SW Antiquarian Brown accent wall

@sar_atl

Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown wall paint makeover

@soundpainting

Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown wall paint

@aginteriorswi

SW Antiquarian Brown wall paint

@aginteriorswi

2 Bedroom Photos

The bedroom is where Antiquarian Brown really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

SW Antiquarian Brown bedroom interior

@thelakelifelodge

SW Antiquarian Brown bedroom

@thelakelifelodge

1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Antiquarian Brown changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown garage door

@prodigiouspainting

1 Bathroom Photo

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Antiquarian Brown has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

SW Antiquarian Brown bathroom

@libragrl26

6 Misc Photos

See how Antiquarian Brown is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.