# Sherwin Williams Sundew

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/sundew-sw-7688](https://plan-home.com/color/sundew-sw-7688)

Sherwin Williams Sundew SW 7688 is a light, warm beige with a soft golden-tan cast and a gentle muted quality. Its warmth is noticeable without reading strongly yellow, giving walls a sun-washed, sandy appearance. In bright daylight, Sundew can look pale and creamy, while evening or warmer artificial light brings out its honeyed beige depth. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas where a warm neutral backdrop is wanted, and can also soften cabinetry or trim when paired with a deeper wall color. Try it alongside off-white, clay, warm taupe, aged brass, natural oak, or woven linen for a grounded material palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Sundew
- **Color code:** SW 7688
- **HEX:** #e1cdae
- **RGB:** 225, 205, 174
- **LRV:** 62.89%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Living Well, Timeless Color Wall

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 36° Saturation: 22.67% Value: 88.24%
- **HSL:** hsl(36, 46, 78)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.89 Yellow: 22.67 Key: 11.76
- **YIQ:** Y: 207.446 I: 21.88 Q: -5.416
- **XYZ:** X: 60.522 Y: 62.728 Z: 48.952
- **CIE Lab:** L:83.299 a:2.146 b:17.99
- **CIE Luv:** L:83.299 u:14.061 v:25.237
- **Decimal:** 14798254
- **Hunter Lab:** 79.201, -2.199, 18.795

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Blond Wood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blond-wood-1067)
- [Behr Ancient Scroll](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ancient-scroll)
- [Behr Concord Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-concord-buff)
- [Benjamin Moore From the Archives](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-from-the-archives-csp-1060)
- [Sherwin Williams Ivoire](https://plan-home.com/color/ivoire-sw-6127)
- [Benjamin Moore Alpaca](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-alpaca-1074)
- [Sherwin Williams Netsuke](https://plan-home.com/color/netsuke-sw-6134)
- [RAL Classic Light ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/light-ivory-ral-1015)
- [Benjamin Moore Moccasin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-moccasin-1059)
- [Sherwin Williams Believable Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/believable-buff-sw-6120)
- [Benjamin Moore Lady Finger](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lady-finger-1045)
- [Benjamin Moore Harmony](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-harmony-af-90)
- [Behr Powdered Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-powdered-gold)
- [Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-putnam-ivory-hc-39)
- [Behr Journal White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-journal-white)
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Urchin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sea-urchin-1052)
- [Behr Sand Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sand-pearl)
- [Behr Comfy Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-comfy-beige)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Westhighland White](https://plan-home.com/color/westhighland-white-sw-7566)
- [Sherwin Williams Classic Light Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/classic-light-buff-sw-0050)
- [Sherwin Williams Dover White](https://plan-home.com/color/dover-white-sw-6385)
- [Sherwin Williams Restful White](https://plan-home.com/color/restful-white-sw-7563)
- [Sherwin Williams Fragile Beauty](https://plan-home.com/color/fragile-beauty-sw-7553)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Restrained Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/restrained-gold-sw-6129)
- [Sherwin Williams Toasted Pine Nut](https://plan-home.com/color/toasted-pine-nut-sw-7696)
- [Sherwin Williams Vintage Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-gold-sw-9024)
- [Sherwin Williams Downing Straw](https://plan-home.com/color/downing-straw-sw-2813)
- [Sherwin Williams Stonebriar](https://plan-home.com/color/stonebriar-sw-7693)

## Complementary colors
- [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)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)

## 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.