Adaptive Shade
SW 7053 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Adaptive Shade SW 7053 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#867E70
LRV
21
Family
Brown
SW 7053
Color profile
Light value
21 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“A muted, deep and stone-like gray that evokes a soothing sense of settledness and calm. An excellent choice for living, dining and bedrooms.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 21 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Adaptive ShadeThis colorAdaptive ShadeSherwin-Williams · SW 7053
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Tap any color to compareAdaptive Shade vs Anonymous
21LRV20
#867E70Hex#817A6E
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adaptive Shade vs Habitat
21LRV21
#867E70Hex#897D6D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adaptive Shade vs Lauriston Stone
21LRV22
#867E70Hex#868172
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adaptive Shade vs Zinc Luster
21LRV23
#867E70Hex#8C8373
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adaptive Shade vs Solitary Slate
21LRV19
#867E70Hex#80796D
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adaptive Shade vs Hardware
21LRV23
#867E70Hex#8B8372
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adaptive Shade vs Terrain
21LRV23
#867E70Hex#8C8475
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adaptive Shade vs Country Tweed
21LRV20
#867E70Hex#837B68
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adaptive Shade vs Warm Stone
21LRV20
#867E70Hex#887B6C
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adaptive Shade vs Downing Earth
21LRV20
#867E70Hex#887B67
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAdaptive Shade vs Randolph Stone
21LRV22
#867E70Hex#847D6F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Randolph Stone is near-identical compared with Adaptive Shade.
Adaptive Shade vs Mossy Aura
21LRV21
#867E70Hex#857D6D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mossy Aura is very close match compared with Adaptive Shade.
Adaptive Shade vs Sparrow
21LRV21
#867E70Hex#837C6E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sparrow is very close match compared with Adaptive Shade.
Adaptive Shade vs Smoky Trout
21LRV21
#867E70Hex#857D72
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Smoky Trout is very close match · cooler compared with Adaptive Shade.
Adaptive Shade vs Dark Ash
21LRV23
#867E70Hex#8C8475
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Ash is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Adaptive Shade.
Adaptive Shade vs Mocha Accent
21LRV23
#867E70Hex#8D8171
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mocha Accent is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Adaptive Shade.
Adaptive Shade vs Sweater Weather
21LRV23
#867E70Hex#8A8478
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sweater Weather is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Adaptive Shade.
Adaptive Shade vs Mountain Smoke
21LRV20
#867E70Hex#817B72
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Mountain Smoke is close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Adaptive Shade.
Adaptive Shade vs Broccoli Brown
21LRV18
#867E70Hex#827462
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Broccoli Brown is close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Adaptive Shade.
Adaptive Shade vs Dauphin
21LRV22
#867E70Hex#918069
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dauphin is close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Adaptive Shade.
Adaptive Shade, answered
What is the LRV of Adaptive Shade?
Adaptive Shade (SW 7053) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 21, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Adaptive Shade a warm or cool color?
Adaptive Shade has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Adaptive Shade be used outside?
Yes, Adaptive Shade is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Adaptive Shade from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Adaptive Shade is Randolph Stone (CW-75) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7053
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