Tungsten
SW 9515 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Tungsten SW 9515 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#584E41
LRV
8
Family
Brown
SW 9515
Color profile
Light value
8 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 8, Tungsten is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Tungsten carries a warm undertone. It sits between brown and greige. Sherwin-Williams files Tungsten under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 8 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around TungstenThis colorTungstenSherwin-Williams · SW 9515
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Tap any color to compareTungsten vs Enduring Bronze
8LRV7
#584E41Hex#554C3E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tungsten vs Muddled Basil
8LRV9
#584E41Hex#5A5243
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tungsten vs Nocturne
8LRV8
#584E41Hex#544E42
BrownFamilyBlack
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tungsten vs Status Bronze
8LRV8
#584E41Hex#5C4D3C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tungsten vs Best Bronze
8LRV9
#584E41Hex#5D513E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tungsten vs Tea Leaf
8LRV9
#584E41Hex#625346
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tungsten vs Prospect
8LRV10
#584E41Hex#62584B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tungsten vs Black Fox
8LRV7
#584E41Hex#4F4842
BrownFamilyBlack
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Tungsten vs Thunder Gray
8LRV9
#584E41Hex#57534C
BrownFamilyGray
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Tungsten vs Urbane Bronze
8LRV8
#584E41Hex#54504A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareTungsten vs Afternoon Tea
8LRV7
#584E41Hex#594E40
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Afternoon Tea is near-identical compared with Tungsten.
Tungsten vs Char Brown
8LRV9
#584E41Hex#5A4F40
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Char Brown is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Tungsten.
Tungsten vs Star Anise
8LRV8
#584E41Hex#5C5042
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Star Anise is very close match compared with Tungsten.
Tungsten vs Potting Soil
8LRV9
#584E41Hex#595147
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Potting Soil is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Tungsten.
Tungsten vs Turkish Coffee
8LRV7
#584E41Hex#534C41
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Turkish Coffee is very close match · cooler compared with Tungsten.
Tungsten vs Roasted Sepia
8LRV8
#584E41Hex#5C4E3E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Roasted Sepia is very close match · warmer compared with Tungsten.
Tungsten vs Otter Brown
8LRV8
#584E41Hex#544839
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Otter Brown is very close match · warmer compared with Tungsten.
Tungsten vs Rare Wood
8LRV8
#584E41Hex#594C42
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rare Wood is close match · leans redder compared with Tungsten.
Tungsten, answered
What is the LRV of Tungsten?
Tungsten (SW 9515) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 8, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Tungsten a warm or cool color?
Tungsten has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Tungsten be used outside?
Yes, Tungsten is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Tungsten from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Tungsten is Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7) by PPG, near-identical.
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