Hickory Smoke
SW 7027 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Hickory Smoke SW 7027 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#564537
LRV
7
Family
Brown
SW 7027
Color profile
Light value
7 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 7, Hickory Smoke is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Hickory Smoke carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Hickory Smoke under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 7 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Hickory SmokeThis colorHickory SmokeSherwin-Williams · SW 7027
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Tap any color to compareHickory Smoke vs Van Dyke Brown
7LRV7
#564537Hex#564536
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hickory Smoke vs Half-Caff
7LRV8
#564537Hex#604C3D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hickory Smoke vs Dark Clove
7LRV5
#564537Hex#4C3D31
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hickory Smoke vs Sable
7LRV8
#564537Hex#5F4B3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hickory Smoke vs Status Bronze
7LRV8
#564537Hex#5C4D3C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hickory Smoke vs Rookwood Dark Brown
7LRV8
#564537Hex#5F4D43
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hickory Smoke vs Otter
7LRV6
#564537Hex#56433B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Hickory Smoke vs Chateau Brown
7LRV8
#564537Hex#5B4B44
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hickory Smoke vs Kaffee
7LRV9
#564537Hex#65503D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hickory Smoke vs Tungsten
7LRV8
#564537Hex#584E41
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareHickory Smoke vs Swiss Chocolate
7LRV6
#564537Hex#524237
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Swiss Chocolate is very close match · cooler compared with Hickory Smoke.
Hickory Smoke vs Momentous Occasion
7LRV7
#564537Hex#57483D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Momentous Occasion is very close match · cooler compared with Hickory Smoke.
Hickory Smoke vs Ferret Brown
7LRV9
#564537Hex#5D4B3D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ferret Brown is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Hickory Smoke.
Hickory Smoke vs Deep Taupe
7LRV8
#564537Hex#594334
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Deep Taupe is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Hickory Smoke.
Hickory Smoke vs Rare Wood
7LRV8
#564537Hex#594C42
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rare Wood is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Hickory Smoke.
Hickory Smoke vs Bison Brown
7LRV7
#564537Hex#584941
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bison Brown is close match · cooler compared with Hickory Smoke.
Hickory Smoke vs Sarsaparilla
7LRV8
#564537Hex#5B4C44
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sarsaparilla is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Hickory Smoke.
Hickory Smoke vs Fudge Truffle
7LRV7
#564537Hex#604A3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fudge Truffle is close match · leans redder compared with Hickory Smoke.
Hickory Smoke, answered
What is the LRV of Hickory Smoke?
Hickory Smoke (SW 7027) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 7, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Hickory Smoke a warm or cool color?
Hickory Smoke has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Hickory Smoke be used outside?
Yes, Hickory Smoke is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Hickory Smoke from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Hickory Smoke is Swiss Chocolate (3010-10) by Valspar, very close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7027
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