SW 7705

Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny

Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny SW 7705 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Wheat Penny paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 7705. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:SW 7705
Color name:Wheat Penny
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Timeless Color Wall, 2018 Sincerity, 2019 Aficionado

Wheat Penny for bedroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Wheat Penny for living room

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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Red color shade can create a unique space

Wheat Penny for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Wheat Penny on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Wheat Penny reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Wheat Penny

Wheat Penny SW 7705 has an LRV of 17.64% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 17.64% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#976B53

RGB code:

151, 107, 83

Is Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny SW 7705 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 21° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7705 Wheat Penny HSL code: 21, 29%, 46%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Sherwin Williams SW 7705 Wheat Penny

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Wheat Penny SW 7705 vs Antiquarian Brown SW 0045

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny SW 7705 vs Sherwin Williams Antiquarian Brown SW 0045Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny SW 7705
LRV: 17.64%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 16.32%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Wheat Penny SW 7705 vs Renwick Golden Oak SW 2824

Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.

Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny SW 7705 vs Sherwin Williams Renwick Golden Oak SW 2824Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny SW 7705
LRV: 17.64%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 19.15%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#976b53copy color code
RGB Decimal151, 107, 83copy color code
RGB Percent59.22%, 41.96%, 32.55%copy color code
HSVHue: 21° Saturation: 45.03% Value: 59.22%copy color code
HSLhsl(21, 29, 46)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.14 Yellow: 45.03 Key: 40.78copy color code
YIQY: 117.42 I: 33.932 Q: 1.839copy color code
XYZX: 19.582 Y: 17.721 Z: 10.57copy color code
CIE LabL:49.155 a:14.467 b:20.418copy color code
CIE LuvL:49.155 u:31.424 v:22.117copy color code
Decimal9923411copy color code
Hunter lab42.096, 9.367, 14.579copy color code
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