Sherwin Williams

Otter

SW 6041

Otter (SW 6041) is a rich deep brown with purple undertones, registering an LRV of 6. At this very low reflectance, it reads as a near-dark brown with a subtle plum cast that distinguishes it from purely warm chocolate browns. The purple undertone becomes more evident under cooler lighting conditions.

It suits accent walls, cabinetry, built-ins, and exterior shutters where a deep grounding tone is needed. Pair it with Alabaster (SW 7008) for strong contrast, and coordinate with Poised Taupe (SW 6039), Balanced Beige (SW 7037), Artistic Taupe (SW 6030), and Urbane Bronze (SW 7048).

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6041

Otter in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Otter under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Otter under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

18°

Red Family

Lightness

28%

Dark

Saturation

19%

Muted

LRV

6.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#56433B
RGB Decimal
86, 67, 59
RGB Percent
33.7%, 26.3%, 23.1%
HSL
17.8, 18.6%, 28.4%
HSV
17.8, 31.4%, 33.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 22.1%, 31.4%, 66.3%
YIQ
71.8, 13.9, 1.5
XYZ
6.63, 6.31, 5.01
CIE Lab
30.18, 6.83, 7.97
CIE Luv
30.18, 11.92, 7.82
Hunter Lab
25.12, 4.68, 4.77
Decimal
5653307

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

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