Timber Beam
SW 9540 · Sherwin-Williams
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#796040
LRV
13
Family
Brown
SW 9540
Color profile
Light value
13 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior only
“At LRV 13, Timber Beam is a dark brown that absorbs most light. Timber Beam carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Timber Beam under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 13 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Timber BeamThis colorTimber BeamSherwin-Williams · SW 9540
CoordinatingEarthy OchreSherwin-Williams · SW 9532CoordinatingBig DipperSherwin-Williams · SW 9645CoordinatingSteamed ChaiSherwin-Williams · SW 9509Similar colors
Tap any color to compareTimber Beam vs Mossy Gold
13LRV15
#796040Hex#7F6743
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Timber Beam vs Tea Chest
13LRV14
#796040Hex#7D644D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Timber Beam vs Coconut Husk
13LRV11
#796040Hex#70573F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Timber Beam vs Über Umber
13LRV12
#796040Hex#7B5838
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Timber Beam vs Burnished Brandy
13LRV12
#796040Hex#7C5C43
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Timber Beam vs Rookwood Brown
13LRV14
#796040Hex#7F614A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Timber Beam vs Jute Brown
13LRV13
#796040Hex#815D40
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Timber Beam vs Eminent Bronze
13LRV14
#796040Hex#7A6841
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Timber Beam vs Roycroft Brass
13LRV15
#796040Hex#7A6A51
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Timber Beam vs Craft Paper
13LRV15
#796040Hex#8A6645
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareTimber Beam vs Grecian Helmet
13LRV14
#796040Hex#7E633F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Grecian Helmet is very close match · warmer compared with Timber Beam.
Timber Beam vs Potting Soil
13LRV13
#796040Hex#786344
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Potting Soil is very close match · leans greener compared with Timber Beam.
Timber Beam vs Olive Wood
13LRV13
#796040Hex#756244
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Olive Wood is close match · leans greener compared with Timber Beam.
Timber Beam vs Muddy River
13LRV10
#796040Hex#715D3D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Muddy River is close match · 3 points darker · leans greener compared with Timber Beam.
Timber Beam vs Tamarind
13LRV14
#796040Hex#736046
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tamarind is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Timber Beam.
Timber Beam vs Blue Ridge Mountains
13LRV15
#796040Hex#826849
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Blue Ridge Mountains is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Timber Beam.
Timber Beam vs Wooden Cabin
13LRV12
#796040Hex#765A3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Wooden Cabin is close match · leans redder compared with Timber Beam.
Timber Beam vs Mayan Ruins
13LRV15
#796040Hex#7D6950
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mayan Ruins is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Timber Beam.
Timber Beam vs Wainscot
13LRV14
#796040Hex#7D634E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Wainscot is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Timber Beam.
Timber Beam, answered
What is the LRV of Timber Beam?
Timber Beam (SW 9540) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 13, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Timber Beam a warm or cool color?
Timber Beam has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Timber Beam be used outside?
Timber Beam is formulated for interior use.
What is the closest match to Timber Beam from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Timber Beam is Grecian Helmet (3006-9A) by Valspar, very close match · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9540
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