Sherwin Williams Dark Brown SW 7520
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- Dark Brown for bedroom (1 photo)
- Dark Brown for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Dark Brown for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 7520 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Dark Brown reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Dark Brown undertones?
- Is Dark Brown SW 7520 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Dark Brown
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Dark Brown SW 7520
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 7520 |
| Name: | Dark Brown |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Timeless Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Dark Brown?
Sherwin Williams Dark Brown SW 7520 is a near-black brown with a dry, earthy warmth rather than a cool charcoal cast. In bright daylight, it can read as an almost black wall color, while evening lamps bring out its softened brown undertones. It suits library walls, powder rooms, built-in shelving, or kitchen cabinetry where a deep finish can ground lighter materials. Pair it with creamy warm white, aged brass, honed stone, linen, and medium-to-dark oak for contrast that still feels natural. In a north-facing room, use it on an accent wall or lower cabinetry unless the space has plenty of light.
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LRV of Dark Brown
Dark Brown has an LRV of 9.31% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 9.31%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #6a5143 |
| RGB Decimal | 106, 81, 67 |
| RGB Percent | 41.57%, 31.76%, 26.27% |
| HSV | Hue: 22° Saturation: 36.79% Value: 41.57% |
| HSL | hsl(22, 23, 34) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 23.58 Yellow: 36.79 Key: 58.43 |
| YIQ | Y: 86.879 I: 19.396 Q: 0.932 |
| XYZ | X: 9.9 Y: 9.355 Z: 6.593 |
| CIE Lab | L:36.659 a:8.273 b:12.255 |
| CIE Luv | L:36.659 u:16.723 v:12.828 |
| Decimal | 6967619 |
| Hunter Lab | 30.586, 4.25, 8.63 |
