Alaea
SW 7579 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Alaea SW 7579 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#81585B
LRV
12
Family
Brown
SW 7579
Color profile
Light value
12 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, red lean
Family
Brown Also reads pink
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 12, Alaea is a dark brown that absorbs most light. Alaea carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Alaea under Red.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 12 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around AlaeaThis colorAlaeaSherwin-Williams · SW 7579
CoordinatingIrish CreamSherwin-Williams · SW 7537CoordinatingSoft FawnSherwin-Williams · SW 9097CoordinatingWhite DuckSherwin-Williams · SW 7010Similar colors
Tap any color to compareAlaea vs River Rouge
12LRV12
#81585BHex#76595D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Alaea vs Aged Wine
12LRV12
#81585BHex#895460
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Alaea vs Cordial
12LRV11
#81585BHex#864C52
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Alaea vs Toile Red
12LRV12
#81585BHex#8B534E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Alaea vs Canyon Clay
12LRV13
#81585BHex#85594F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Alaea vs Berry Bush
12LRV14
#81585BHex#8D5869
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Alaea vs Rambling Rose
12LRV16
#81585BHex#995D62
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Alaea vs Bateau Brown
12LRV13
#81585BHex#7A5F5A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Alaea vs Grape Harvest
12LRV13
#81585BHex#7E5A6D
BrownFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Alaea vs Deepest Mauve
12LRV11
#81585BHex#6D595A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAlaea vs Love Affair
12LRV14
#81585BHex#85595D
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Love Affair is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Alaea.
Alaea vs Old Burgundy
12LRV13
#81585BHex#89585D
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Old Burgundy is very close match · leans redder compared with Alaea.
Alaea vs Berry Brandy
12LRV12
#81585BHex#7A5855
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Berry Brandy is close match · leans greener compared with Alaea.
Alaea vs Barn Door
12LRV14
#81585BHex#8E5959
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Barn Door is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Alaea.
Alaea vs Spiced Potpourri
12LRV15
#81585BHex#905D5F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Spiced Potpourri is close match · 3 points lighter · leans redder compared with Alaea.
Alaea vs Garrison Red
12LRV14
#81585BHex#8C5956
BrownFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Garrison Red is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Alaea.
Alaea vs Fruitwood
12LRV15
#81585BHex#8E6262
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Fruitwood is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Alaea.
Alaea vs Boston Brick
12LRV12
#81585BHex#87544E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Boston Brick is close match · warmer compared with Alaea.
Alaea, answered
What is the LRV of Alaea?
Alaea (SW 7579) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 12, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Alaea a warm or cool color?
Alaea has a warm undertone (warm, red lean).
Can Alaea be used outside?
Yes, Alaea is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Alaea from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Alaea is Love Affair (1266) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 1 points lighter.
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