# Sherwin Williams Smokehouse

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/smokehouse-sw-7040](https://plan-home.com/color/smokehouse-sw-7040)

Sherwin Williams Smokehouse SW 7040 is a muted, mid-depth brown-gray with a noticeable warm cast from its soft taupe and earthy brown undertones. Its low-saturation finish keeps it from reading overly rustic, giving walls a grounded, slightly weathered look instead. In bright natural light, Smokehouse can appear more like a softened warm gray, while lower or warmer lighting brings out its brown character. It suits studies, dining rooms, entryways, and bedrooms where a darker neutral is wanted without the heaviness of charcoal. Pair this shade with creamy off-whites, black metal details, natural oak, aged brass, and textured linen for a layered interior palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Smokehouse
- **Color code:** SW 7040
- **HEX:** #716354
- **RGB:** 113, 99, 84
- **LRV:** 13.03%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 31° Saturation: 25.66% Value: 44.31%
- **HSL:** hsl(31, 15, 39)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.39 Yellow: 25.66 Key: 55.69
- **YIQ:** Y: 101.476 I: 13.163 Q: -1.706
- **XYZ:** X: 12.872 Y: 13.075 Z: 10.231
- **CIE Lab:** L:42.876 a:2.992 b:10.586
- **CIE Luv:** L:42.876 u:9.461 v:12.603
- **Decimal:** 7430996
- **Hunter Lab:** 36.159, 0.264, 8.536

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Northwood Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-northwood-brown-1000)
- [Behr Landmark Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-landmark-brown)
- [Sherwin Williams Landmark](https://plan-home.com/color/landmark-sw-9609)
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)
- [Sherwin Williams Brainstorm Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/brainstorm-bronze-sw-7033)
- [Behr Swiss Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-swiss-brown)
- [Sherwin Williams Homestead Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/homestead-brown-sw-7515)
- [Sherwin Williams Superior Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/superior-bronze-sw-6152)
- [Benjamin Moore Dash of Pepper](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dash-of-pepper-1554)
- [Benjamin Moore Hope Chest](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hope-chest-csp-1050)
- [RAL Classic Beige grey](https://plan-home.com/color/beige-grey-ral-7006)
- [Behr Aging Barrel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aging-barrel)
- [Behr Primitive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-primitive)
- [Benjamin Moore Brown Horse](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brown-horse-2108-30)
- [Behr Classic Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-classic-bronze)
- [Benjamin Moore Whitall Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whitall-brown-hc-69)
- [Behr Clove Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clove-brown)
- [Benjamin Moore Cabin Fever](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cabin-fever-1540)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Timeless Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/timeless-taupe-sw-9579)
- [Sherwin Williams Backdrop](https://plan-home.com/color/backdrop-sw-7025)
- [Sherwin Williams Pewter Tankard](https://plan-home.com/color/pewter-tankard-sw-0023)
- [Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/adaptive-shade-sw-7053)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-clay-sw-9172)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tungsten](https://plan-home.com/color/tungsten-sw-9515)
- [Sherwin Williams Iron Gate](https://plan-home.com/color/iron-gate-sw-2926)
- [Sherwin Williams Tea Leaf](https://plan-home.com/color/tea-leaf-sw-9604)
- [Sherwin Williams Prospect](https://plan-home.com/color/prospect-sw-9615)
- [Sherwin Williams Homestead Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/homestead-brown-sw-7515)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [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)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/sw7040

## 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.