Dark Brown
SW 7520 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Dark Brown SW 7520 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#6A5143
LRV
9
Family
Brown
SW 7520
Color profile
Light value
9 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 9, Dark Brown is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Dark Brown carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Dark Brown under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 9 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Dark BrownThis colorDark BrownSherwin-Williams · SW 7520
CoordinatingDivine WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6105CoordinatingIced MochaSherwin-Williams · SW 9092CoordinatingDownySherwin-Williams · SW 7002Similar colors
Tap any color to compareDark Brown vs Rookwood Medium Brown
9LRV10
#6A5143Hex#6E5241
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Brown vs Brevity Brown
9LRV10
#6A5143Hex#715243
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Brown vs Sable
9LRV8
#6A5143Hex#5F4B3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Brown vs Half-Caff
9LRV8
#6A5143Hex#604C3D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Brown vs Rookwood Dark Brown
9LRV8
#6A5143Hex#5F4D43
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Brown vs Kaffee
9LRV9
#6A5143Hex#65503D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Brown vs Fairfax Brown
9LRV7
#6A5143Hex#61463A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Brown vs Java
9LRV7
#6A5143Hex#634533
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Brown vs Umber
9LRV10
#6A5143Hex#6E543C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Brown vs Grounded
9LRV12
#6A5143Hex#785B47
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDark Brown vs Rue Bourbon
9LRV10
#6A5143Hex#6A5245
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rue Bourbon is near-identical compared with Dark Brown.
Dark Brown vs Authentic Brown
9LRV10
#6A5143Hex#6B5446
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Authentic Brown is very close match compared with Dark Brown.
Dark Brown vs Revival Mahogany
9LRV9
#6A5143Hex#665043
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Revival Mahogany is very close match compared with Dark Brown.
Dark Brown vs Mocha Brown
9LRV10
#6A5143Hex#664F40
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mocha Brown is very close match compared with Dark Brown.
Dark Brown vs Deep Walnut
9LRV8
#6A5143Hex#674C3D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Deep Walnut is very close match compared with Dark Brown.
Dark Brown vs Caramelized Walnut
9LRV10
#6A5143Hex#6E564A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Caramelized Walnut is very close match compared with Dark Brown.
Dark Brown vs Auberge
9LRV10
#6A5143Hex#6D4E3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Auberge is very close match · leans redder compared with Dark Brown.
Dark Brown vs Chocolate Truffle
9LRV10
#6A5143Hex#6F5746
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Chocolate Truffle is close match compared with Dark Brown.
Dark Brown, answered
What is the LRV of Dark Brown?
Dark Brown (SW 7520) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 9, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Dark Brown a warm or cool color?
Dark Brown has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Dark Brown be used outside?
Yes, Dark Brown is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Dark Brown from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Dark Brown is Rue Bourbon (8004-9F) by Valspar, near-identical.
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