# Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/wheat-penny-sw-7705](https://plan-home.com/color/wheat-penny-sw-7705)

Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny SW 7705 is a medium-depth brown with clear warm clay and muted reddish undertones. Its earthy cast gives walls a grounded look without reading as overly dark, especially when balanced by ample natural light. In bright daylight, Wheat Penny can show more of its softened terracotta character, while evening lighting tends to bring out its deeper brown side. It suits dining rooms, studies, entryways, and exterior trim, and can also make a memorable cabinet color in a well-lit kitchen. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm taupes, charcoal accents, aged brass, natural oak, or woven materials for a layered, material-rich palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Wheat Penny
- **Color code:** SW 7705
- **HEX:** #976b53
- **RGB:** 151, 107, 83
- **LRV:** 17.64%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Timeless Color Wall, 2018 Sincerity, 2019 Aficionado

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 21° Saturation: 45.03% Value: 59.22%
- **HSL:** hsl(21, 29, 46)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.14 Yellow: 45.03 Key: 40.78
- **YIQ:** Y: 117.42 I: 33.932 Q: 1.839
- **XYZ:** X: 19.582 Y: 17.721 Z: 10.57
- **CIE Lab:** L:49.155 a:14.467 b:20.418
- **CIE Luv:** L:49.155 u:31.424 v:22.117
- **Decimal:** 9923411
- **Hunter Lab:** 42.096, 9.367, 14.579

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Cinnamon Crunch](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cinnamon-crunch)
- [Behr Timeless Copper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-timeless-copper)
- [Benjamin Moore Maplewood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-maplewood-1133)
- [Benjamin Moore Antique Copper](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antique-copper-1169)
- [Behr Rio Rust](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rio-rust)
- [Behr Toasted Bagel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-toasted-bagel)
- [Benjamin Moore Copper Kettle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-copper-kettle-1218)
- [Benjamin Moore Ten Gallon Hat](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ten-gallon-hat-1210)
- [Benjamin Moore Brentwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brentwood-1223)
- [Benjamin Moore Penny](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-penny-2163-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-toasted-pecan-1209)
- [Behr Caramel Swirl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-caramel-swirl)
- [Benjamin Moore Coyote Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coyote-trail-1224)
- [Benjamin Moore Mountain Retreat](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mountain-retreat-1176)
- [Behr Burnished Brandy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-burnished-brandy)
- [Benjamin Moore Wooded Vista](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wooded-vista-1162)
- [Behr Perfect Penny](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-perfect-penny)
- [Sherwin Williams Toasty](https://plan-home.com/color/toasty-sw-6095)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Redend Point](https://plan-home.com/color/redend-point-sw-9081)
- [Sherwin Williams Iced Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/iced-mocha-sw-9092)
- [Sherwin Williams Meadowlark](https://plan-home.com/color/meadowlark-sw-7522)
- [Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/dormer-brown-sw-7521)
- [Sherwin Williams Craftsman Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/craftsman-brown-sw-2835)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Bramble Bush](https://plan-home.com/color/bramble-bush-sw-2923)
- [Sherwin Williams Java](https://plan-home.com/color/java-sw-6090)
- [Sherwin Williams Brevity Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/brevity-brown-sw-6068)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Medium Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-medium-brown-sw-2807)
- [Sherwin Williams Grounded](https://plan-home.com/color/grounded-sw-6089)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Riverway](https://plan-home.com/color/riverway-sw-6222)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)

## 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.