# Sherwin Williams Timber Beam

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/timber-beam-sw-9540](https://plan-home.com/color/timber-beam-sw-9540)

Sherwin Williams Timber Beam SW 9540 is a muted, medium-dark brown with a warm, earthy cast. Its #796040 value reads as a softened brown rather than a sharp chocolate, with low-key depth that can ground a room without making every surface feel heavy. In bright natural light, Timber Beam may appear a little lighter and more tan-brown, while evening lighting tends to draw out its deeper, wood-like character. It suits studies, dining rooms, mudrooms, and exterior trim, especially where a substantial accent is wanted. Pair it with creamy off-whites, dusty clay tones, charcoal, blackened metal, and natural oak or walnut for a layered material palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Timber Beam
- **Color code:** SW 9540
- **HEX:** #796040
- **RGB:** 121, 96, 64
- **LRV:** 12.82%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Form + Function

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 34° Saturation: 47.11% Value: 47.45%
- **HSL:** hsl(34, 31, 36)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.66 Yellow: 47.11 Key: 52.55
- **YIQ:** Y: 99.827 I: 25.181 Q: -4.67
- **XYZ:** X: 12.994 Y: 12.802 Z: 6.636
- **CIE Lab:** L:42.463 a:5.58 b:22.092
- **CIE Luv:** L:42.463 u:18.348 v:24.233
- **Decimal:** 7954496
- **Hunter Lab:** 35.779, 2.211, 14.05

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Pearl gold](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-gold-ral-1036)
- [RAL Classic Khaki grey](https://plan-home.com/color/khaki-grey-ral-7008)
- [Behr Arts And Crafts](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-arts-and-crafts)
- [Benjamin Moore Tamarind](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tamarind-af-120)
- [Sherwin Williams Mossy Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/mossy-gold-sw-6139)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Ridge Mountains](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-ridge-mountains-1043)
- [Benjamin Moore Lodge](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lodge-af-115)
- [Behr Tree Swing](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tree-swing)
- [Benjamin Moore Weathered Oak](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-weathered-oak-1050)
- [Sherwin Williams Tea Chest](https://plan-home.com/color/tea-chest-sw-6103)
- [Behr Burnt Caramel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-burnt-caramel)
- [Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-plymouth-brown-hc-73)
- [Behr Clockworks](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clockworks)
- [Behr Mayan Ruins](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mayan-ruins)
- [Sherwin Williams Coconut Husk](https://plan-home.com/color/coconut-husk-sw-6111)
- [Behr Sassafras Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sassafras-tea)
- [Benjamin Moore Autumn Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-autumn-bronze-2162-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Über Umber](https://plan-home.com/color/uber-umber-sw-9107)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-brown-sw-2806)
- [Sherwin Williams Toasty](https://plan-home.com/color/toasty-sw-6095)
- [Sherwin Williams Shaker Peg](https://plan-home.com/color/shaker-peg-sw-9539)
- [Sherwin Williams Burlap](https://plan-home.com/color/burlap-sw-6137)
- [Sherwin Williams Almond Roca](https://plan-home.com/color/almond-roca-sw-9105)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Cowboy Boots](https://plan-home.com/color/cowboy-boots-sw-9115)
- [Sherwin Williams Oliva Oscuro](https://plan-home.com/color/oliva-oscuro-sw-9125)
- [Sherwin Williams Umber](https://plan-home.com/color/umber-sw-6146)
- [Sherwin Williams Coconut Husk](https://plan-home.com/color/coconut-husk-sw-6111)
- [Sherwin Williams Saddle Up](https://plan-home.com/color/saddle-up-sw-9099)

## 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)

## 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.