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Sherwin Williams Dark Brown (SW 7520) Paint Color


Color Name: Dark Brown (SW 7520)
Hex Color Code: #6A5143
RGB Color Code: RGB(106, 81, 67)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 23.6%, 36.8%, 58.4%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Dark Brown (SW 7520) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dark Brown (SW 7520)?

Dark Brown (SW 7520) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Brown (SW 7520) is #6A5143, and the RGB color code is RGB(106, 81, 67).

In the RGB color model, Dark Brown (SW 7520) has a red value of 106, a green value of 81, and a blue value of 67. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 36.8% yellow, and 58.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Brown (SW 7520) has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 36.8 % saturation and 41.6 % brightness/value.


Dark Brown (SW 7520) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Brown (SW 7520) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dark Brown (SW 7520)?

Dark Brown (SW 7520) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Dark Brown (SW 7520)

Light Color


Compare LRV 9 of Dark Brown (SW 7520) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 9 puts Sherwin Williams Dark Brown (SW 7520) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Dark Brown (SW 7520) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(106, 81, 67)
Red
106 (41.6%)
Green
81 (31.8%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.58%
Yellow
36.79%
Key
58.43%

HSL

HSL(21.54deg, 22.5 %, 33.9 %)

Hue
21.54°
Saturation
22.54 %.
Lightness
33.92 %.

RYB

RYB(134, 135, 130)
Red
134 (52.6%)
Yellow
135 (53.1%)
Blue
130 (51.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.54°
Saturation
36.79 %.
Brightness / Value
41.57 %.

HWB

H: 21.54°

W: 26.27 %

B: 58.43 %

XYZ

X : 9.9

Y : 9.35

Z : 6.59

YXY

Y1 : 9.35

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 58.43%

M : 68.24%

Y : 73.73%


LRV

~ 9.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.8YR 3.5/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 36.66

A : 8.28

B : 12.25

CIE-Lch

L : 36.66

C : 14.78

H : 55.95

CIE-Luv

L : 36.66

U : 16.72

V : 12.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 30.58

A : 4.25

B : 8.63






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Brown (SW 7520) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Dark Brown (SW 7520) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#635147
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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to Pantone PMS


#6D584B
PANTONE 10380 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#604B3E
PANTONE 10381 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 7519 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#674736
PANTONE 7582 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to RAL Classic


#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#795038
RAL 8024 - Beige Brown
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#794D3E
RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)
#70452A
RAL 8007 - Fawn Brown
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)


RAL Design


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to British Standard 4800


#7D594D
BS 04-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#553C35
BS 04-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 7.85 (92.2% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Brown (SW 7520) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Brown (SW 7520) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to Sherwin Williams


#6A5143
Dark Brown (SW 7520)
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#715243
Brevity Brown (SW 6068)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to Valspar


#6A5245
Rue Bourbon (8004-9F)
ΔE - 0.61 (99.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#675348
Arctic Tundra (T585)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#665244
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ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)


Behr


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to Behr


#6B5446
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ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#6B5445
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ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#6D544B
Double Fudge (N130-7)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to Benjamin Moore


#6B4E3E
Riding Boots (CSP-300)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#6D4E3F
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ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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Falcon Brown (1238)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to PPG Paints


#6F5746
Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#604A3F
Fudge Truffle (PPG1075-7)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#624E45
Chestnut (PPG15-23)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Brown (SW 7520) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Brown (SW 7520) to Dunn-Edwards


#6F5749
Deep Brown (DE 6077)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#655046
Mayan Chocolate (DET 693)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#6B574A
Chocolate Chunk (DE 6070)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
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Chaps (DE 6049)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Dark Brown (SW 7520) - #6A5143 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Dark Brown (SW 7520) - #6A5143 Color Images and Patterns


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