Antiquarian Brown
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Antiquarian Brown (0045) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its beige classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#946644LRV
16.22
Antiquarian Brown in Rooms
Follow Antiquarian Brown from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 20 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
5 House Photos
These 5 house images show how Antiquarian Brown (0045) can sit beside roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. The beige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
House exterior in rich Antiquarian Brown exudes timeless character.
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Siding stained Antiquarian Brown showcases the home's architectural details.
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Exterior painted Antiquarian Brown creates impressive curb appeal.
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House wrapped in warm Antiquarian Brown projects classic elegance.
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Siding in deep Antiquarian Brown defines the home's distinctive style.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Antiquarian Brown (0045) brings its orange character into cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Kitchen cabinets stained Antiquarian Brown combine warmth with sophistication.
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4 Living Room Photos
In a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, the most interesting quality of Antiquarian Brown (0045) may be the way it responds to upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The beige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Accent wall in bold Antiquarian Brown anchors the living room design.
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Living room accent wall in Antiquarian Brown transforms the entire space.
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Walls in warm Antiquarian Brown establish sophisticated living room backdrop.
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Wall painted Antiquarian Brown adds depth and architectural interest.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The 2 bedroom images turn a orange swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Bedroom walls in rich Antiquarian Brown create intimate, cozy atmosphere.
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Master bedroom painted Antiquarian Brown offers depth and character.
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1 Front Door Photo
Antiquarian Brown (0045) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light.
Garage door finished in Antiquarian Brown complements the exterior beautifully.
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1 Bathroom Photo
Antiquarian Brown (0045) can change noticeably under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Bathroom walls in Antiquarian Brown create a spa-like, relaxing environment.
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6 Misc Photos
6 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Antiquarian Brown (0045) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Walls painted in rich Antiquarian Brown deliver timeless, elegant appeal.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 81 vs 16, Creamy is decisively the brighter choice.
Antiquarian Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 16 and 15, 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.
With LRVs of 16 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 18 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 18 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 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (16 vs 13) makes Antiquarian Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 19 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 77 vs 16, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 16), opening up a space where Antiquarian Brown encloses it.
Antiquarian Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Debonair reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 16), opening up a space where Antiquarian Brown encloses it.
Antiquarian Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Antiquarian Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Antiquarian Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (22 vs 16) makes Smokey Topaz the marginally brighter of the two.
Decorous Amber reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 16), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 34 vs 16, Woven Wicker is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 31 vs 16, Baguette is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (16 vs 10) makes Antiquarian Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
Antiquarian Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Antiquarian Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (16 vs 13) makes Antiquarian Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 16 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This sumptuous dark brown wraps itself in warm amber undertones, evoking the rich patina of aged leather-bound books and treasured antiques. Perfect for creating an intimate, sophisticated refuge in libraries, studies, or dining rooms that whisper of timeless elegance.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.