Bittersweet Stem
SW 7536 · Sherwin-Williams
BeigeView Bittersweet Stem SW 7536 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
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LRV
48
Family
Beige
SW 7536
Color profile
Light value
48 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 48, Bittersweet Stem is a medium beige that reflects a moderate amount of light. Bittersweet Stem carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Bittersweet Stem under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 48 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
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Bittersweet Stem vs Ginger Root
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Bittersweet Stem vs Colonial Revival Tan
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Bittersweet Stem vs Row House Tan
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Similar colors from other brands
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Mushroom Bisque is near-identical compared with Bittersweet Stem.
Bittersweet Stem vs Tan Suede
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Bittersweet Stem vs Happy Trails
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Happy Trails is near-identical compared with Bittersweet Stem.
Bittersweet Stem vs Basswood
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Basswood is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Bittersweet Stem.
Bittersweet Stem vs Truffle
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Bittersweet Stem vs Sandy Trail
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Sandy Trail is very close match · cooler compared with Bittersweet Stem.
Bittersweet Stem vs Sierra Hills
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Bittersweet Stem vs Persuasion
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Persuasion is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Bittersweet Stem.
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Mortar Pink No.G13 is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Bittersweet Stem.
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Templeton Pink is close match · leans redder compared with Bittersweet Stem.
Bittersweet Stem, answered
What is the LRV of Bittersweet Stem?
Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 48, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Bittersweet Stem a warm or cool color?
Bittersweet Stem has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Bittersweet Stem be used outside?
Yes, Bittersweet Stem is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Bittersweet Stem from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Bittersweet Stem is Mushroom Bisque (PPU4-07) by Behr, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7536
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