SW 7027

Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke

Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke SW 7027 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Hickory Smoke paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 7027. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Hickory Smoke SW 7027
Color code:SW 7027
Color name:Hickory Smoke
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:2016 Nouveau Narrative

Hickory Smoke for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Hickory Smoke for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige color shade can create a unique space

Hickory Smoke for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Hickory Smoke on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Hickory Smoke reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Hickory Smoke

Hickory Smoke SW 7027 has an LRV of 6.56% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 6.56% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#564537

RGB code:

86, 69, 55

Is Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke SW 7027 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 27° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7027 Hickory Smoke HSL code: 27, 22%, 28%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Hickory Smoke SW 7027 vs Otter SW 6041

Trying to decide between these two shades? Our comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two paint colors.

Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke SW 7027 vs Sherwin Williams Otter SW 6041Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke SW 7027
LRV: 6.56%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 6.32%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Hickory Smoke SW 7027 vs Sable SW 6083

Can't decide between these gorgeous hues? We've got you covered with a comparison.

Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke SW 7027 vs Sherwin Williams Sable SW 6083Sherwin Williams Hickory Smoke SW 7027
LRV: 6.56%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 7.85%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#564537copy color code
RGB Decimal86, 69, 55copy color code
RGB Percent33.73%, 27.06%, 21.57%copy color code
HSVHue: 27° Saturation: 36.05% Value: 33.73%copy color code
HSLhsl(27, 22, 28)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.77 Yellow: 36.05 Key: 66.27copy color code
YIQY: 72.487 I: 14.629 Q: -0.761copy color code
XYZX: 6.656 Y: 6.511 Z: 4.52copy color code
CIE LabL:30.666 a:4.94 b:11.211copy color code
CIE LuvL:30.666 u:11.166 v:11.47copy color code
Decimal5653815copy color code
Hunter lab25.516, 1.906, 7.36copy color code
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