# Sherwin Williams Carmel

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/carmel-sw-2921](https://plan-home.com/color/carmel-sw-2921)

Sherwin Williams Carmel SW 2921 is a medium-deep earthy brown with clear orange and muted red undertones. Its #915f3d color value gives it a sun-baked, clay-like appearance rather than a yellow-gold caramel look. In bright daylight, Carmel can show more of its warm terracotta cast, while lower light draws out its grounded brown depth. It makes a strong choice for dining room walls, a library, or painted cabinetry where a darker warm color can add definition. Pair it with creamy off-whites, sand-toned neutrals, aged brass, cognac leather, and natural wood with a similar warm grain.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Carmel
- **Color code:** SW 2921
- **HEX:** #915f3d
- **RGB:** 145, 95, 61
- **LRV:** 14.59%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 24° Saturation: 57.93% Value: 56.86%
- **HSL:** hsl(24, 41, 40)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 34.48 Yellow: 57.93 Key: 43.14
- **YIQ:** Y: 106.074 I: 40.721 Q: -0.004
- **XYZ:** X: 16.612 Y: 14.542 Z: 6.346
- **CIE Lab:** L:45.001 a:16.62 b:27.632
- **CIE Luv:** L:45.001 u:37.437 v:27.719
- **Decimal:** 9527101
- **Hunter Lab:** 38.135, 11.024, 16.828

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Pony Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pony-brown-2163-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/antiquarian-brown-sw-0045)
- [Behr Moroccan Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moroccan-spice)
- [Sherwin Williams Leather Bound](https://plan-home.com/color/leather-bound-sw-6118)
- [Benjamin Moore Warmed Cognac](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-warmed-cognac-af-235)
- [Benjamin Moore Honeycomb](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honeycomb-1120)
- [Benjamin Moore Log Cabin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-log-cabin-2163-10)
- [Behr Leather Work](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-leather-work)
- [Benjamin Moore Terra Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-terra-mauve-105)
- [Benjamin Moore Rich Clay Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rich-clay-brown-2164-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Glenwood Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-glenwood-brown-1141)
- [Behr Gilded Glamour](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gilded-glamour)
- [Benjamin Moore Cattail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cattail-csp-295)
- [Behr Spice Bazaar](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spice-bazaar)
- [Behr Artisan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-artisan)
- [Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-copper-kettle-1218)
- [Behr Toasted Bagel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-toasted-bagel)
- [Sherwin Williams Jute Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/jute-brown-sw-6096)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Cavern Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/cavern-clay-sw-7701)
- [Sherwin Williams Spiced Cider](https://plan-home.com/color/spiced-cider-sw-7702)
- [Sherwin Williams El Caramelo](https://plan-home.com/color/el-caramelo-sw-9106)
- [Sherwin Williams Mesa Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/mesa-tan-sw-7695)
- [Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/antiquarian-brown-sw-0045)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sturdy Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/sturdy-brown-sw-6097)
- [Sherwin Williams Umber Rust](https://plan-home.com/color/umber-rust-sw-9100)
- [Sherwin Williams Über Umber](https://plan-home.com/color/uber-umber-sw-9107)
- [Sherwin Williams Woodsy Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/woodsy-brown-sw-2924)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw2921

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.