Steady Brown
Sherwin-Williams Steady Brown (6110) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#8A6B4DLRV
16.46
Steady Brown's Color Strip
Steady Brown is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Hopsack and Coconut Husk. The strip spans from Kilim Beige at the lightest end to Coconut Husk at the deepest. As part of strip 204, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Coordinating Colors
Divine White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 16), opening up a space where Steady Brown encloses it.
Aged White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 16), opening up a space where Steady Brown encloses it.
Privilege Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
Divine White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 16), opening up a space where Steady Brown encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 16 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 19 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Fallen Leaves reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Steady Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 34 vs 16, Debonair is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (16 vs 7) makes Steady Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (16 vs 11) makes Steady Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 7) makes Steady Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 69 vs 16, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Soulful Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 29 vs 16, Nearly Brown is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 33 vs 16, Mexican Sand is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 31 vs 16, San Antonio Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (25 vs 16) makes Iced Mocha the marginally brighter of the two.
Meadowlark reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Steady Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Steady Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Steady Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 9) makes Steady Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This muted dark brown-orange settles into spaces like aged leather and candlelit evenings, its warm undertones creating an enveloping sense of comfort and timeless stability. Perfect for dens, libraries, or bedrooms seeking a grounded, sophisticated retreat that pairs beautifully with warm creams and deep wood accents.