Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown SW 7521
| Code: | SW 7521 |
| Name: | Dormer Brown |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Acute Care Warm Foundations, Timeless Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown?
Immerse yourself in the warm and inviting embrace of Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown (SW 7521). This rich hue evokes a sense of comfort and sophistication, making it perfect for cozy living rooms and elegant dining spaces. Picture your walls bathed in the luxurious depth of Dormer Brown, creating a sanctuary of style and tranquility. Whether used as an accent or as the main color scheme, this versatile shade effortlessly complements a wide range of decor styles, from rustic to modern. Embrace the timeless beauty of Dormer Brown and transform your space into a haven of refined elegance.
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What are Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown undertones?
Dormer Brown has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#AD947C
RGB code:
173, 148, 124
Is Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown SW 7521 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 29°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 7521 Dormer Brown HSL code: 29, 23%, 58%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Dormer Brown
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 7521
Dormer Brown
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Dormer Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.
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 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 7521 Dormer Brown
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