Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown SW 7521
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- Dormer Brown for bedroom (1 photo)
- Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown reviews (3 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown undertones?
- Is Dormer Brown SW 7521 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Dormer Brown
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Dormer Brown SW 7521
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 7521 |
| Name: | Dormer Brown |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Acute Care Warm Foundations, Timeless Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown?
Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown SW 7521 is a muted medium brown with a warm tan base and a soft, dusty cast. Its red and yellow influence keeps it from reading gray, while the restrained saturation prevents it from feeling overly orange. In bright natural light, Dormer Brown can appear like a light, weathered earth tone; lower or warmer light brings out its deeper brown character. It is well suited to living room walls, studies, exterior trim, or cabinetry where a grounded neutral is wanted. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm stone, aged brass, natural oak, and textured linen for a cohesive finish.
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LRV of Dormer Brown
Dormer Brown has an LRV of 31.54% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 31.54%, 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 | #ad947c |
| RGB Decimal | 173, 148, 124 |
| RGB Percent | 67.84%, 58.04%, 48.63% |
| HSV | Hue: 29° Saturation: 28.32% Value: 67.84% |
| HSL | hsl(29, 23, 58) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.45 Yellow: 28.32 Key: 32.16 |
| YIQ | Y: 152.739 I: 22.61 Q: -2.18 |
| XYZ | X: 31.462 Y: 31.52 Z: 23.49 |
| CIE Lab | L:62.945 a:5.596 b:16.16 |
| CIE Luv | L:62.945 u:17.285 v:20.663 |
| Decimal | 11375740 |
| Hunter Lab | 56.143, 1.778, 14.493 |
