Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle SW 7640

What are Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle undertones?

The undertone of Fawn Brindle can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle SW 7640 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 38° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7640 Fawn Brindle HSL code: 38, 10%, 62%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Fawn Brindle

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle:

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 7640
Fawn Brindle

• SW 7667
  Zircon

  

• SW 0055
  Light French Gray

  

• SW 7672
  Knitting Needles

  

• SW 7649
  Silverplate

  

• SW 9573
  Hibernate

  

Darker shades

SW 7640
Fawn Brindle

• SW 9614
  Carriage Stone

  

• SW 9514
  Zinc Luster

  

• SW 9603
  Quarry Stone

  

• SW 7053
  Adaptive Shade

  

• SW 9172
  Studio Clay

  

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 Fawn Brindle with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.

SW 7640
Fawn Brindle

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

LRV of Fawn Brindle

Fawn Brindle has an LRV of 36% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a7a094
RGB Decimal	167, 160, 148
RGB Percent	65.49%, 62.75%, 58.04%
HSV	Hue: 38° Saturation: 11.38% Value: 65.49%
HSL	hsl(38, 10, 62)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.19 Yellow: 11.38 Key: 34.51
YIQ	Y: 160.725 I: 8.027 Q: -2.254
XYZ	X: 33.852 Y: 35.496 Z: 33.077
CIE Lab	L:66.133 a:0.398 b:7.161
CIE Luv	L:66.133 u:4.832 v:10.044
Decimal	10985620
Hunter Lab	59.578, -2.841, 8.788