# Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/messenger-bag-sw-7740](https://plan-home.com/color/messenger-bag-sw-7740)

Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag SW 7740 is a muted olive-taupe with a noticeably earthy, gray-brown cast. Its mid-depth value gives walls substance without reading as overly dark, while the restrained green undertone keeps it connected to nature. In bright daylight, Messenger Bag can appear more khaki and softly olive; lower or warmer lighting brings forward its brown-gray side. It suits studies, mudrooms, dining rooms, and exterior trim where a grounded neutral feels more interesting than plain gray or beige. Pair it with warm white, charcoal, blackened bronze, natural oak, linen, and aged leather for a layered, material-rich look.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Messenger Bag
- **Color code:** SW 7740
- **HEX:** #7d745e
- **RGB:** 125, 116, 94
- **LRV:** 17.74%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Timeless Color Wall, 2021 Sanctuary

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 43° Saturation: 24.8% Value: 49.02%
- **HSL:** hsl(43, 14, 43)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.2 Yellow: 24.8 Key: 50.98
- **YIQ:** Y: 116.183 I: 12.433 Q: -4.943
- **XYZ:** X: 16.723 Y: 17.659 Z: 13.114
- **CIE Lab:** L:49.08 a:-0.343 b:13.437
- **CIE Luv:** L:49.08 u:6.748 v:17.133
- **Decimal:** 8221790
- **Hunter Lab:** 42.023, -2.506, 10.913

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Bayleaf](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bayleaf-1533)
- [RAL Classic Olive grey](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-grey-ral-7002)
- [Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cromwell-gray-hc-103)
- [Behr Aged Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aged-olive)
- [Benjamin Moore Gloucester Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gloucester-sage-hc-100)
- [Benjamin Moore Pining for You](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pining-for-you-1512)
- [Benjamin Moore Pine Grove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pine-grove-511)
- [Behr Arrowhead](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-arrowhead)
- [Behr Palm Desert](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-palm-desert)
- [Benjamin Moore Pelham Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pelham-gray-cw-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Country Tweed](https://plan-home.com/color/country-tweed-sw-9519)
- [RAL Classic Reed green](https://plan-home.com/color/reed-green-ral-6013)
- [Behr Deserted Island](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-deserted-island)
- [Benjamin Moore Gargoyle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gargoyle-1546)
- [Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fairview-taupe-hc-85)
- [Sherwin Williams Carriage Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/carriage-stone-sw-9614)
- [Benjamin Moore Stampede](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stampede-979)
- [Sherwin Williams High Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/high-tea-sw-6159)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Pavestone](https://plan-home.com/color/pavestone-sw-7642)
- [Sherwin Williams Smooth Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/smooth-stone-sw-9568)
- [Sherwin Williams Solitary Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/solitary-slate-sw-9598)
- [Sherwin Williams Anonymous](https://plan-home.com/color/anonymous-sw-7046)
- [Sherwin Williams Lauriston Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/lauriston-stone-sw-9593)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Garden Gate](https://plan-home.com/color/garden-gate-sw-6167)
- [Sherwin Williams Cocoon](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoon-sw-6173)
- [Sherwin Williams Nocturne](https://plan-home.com/color/nocturne-sw-9520)
- [Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil](https://plan-home.com/color/muddled-basil-sw-7745)
- [Sherwin Williams Oak Leaf Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/oak-leaf-brown-sw-7054)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)

## 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.