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Sherwin-Williams Decorous Amber
SW 0007 · #AC7559 · LRV 22.2
Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Spiced Cider is a 97% matchDecorous Amber (SW 0007) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 22.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Spiced Cider (97% match).
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LRV
22.2 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 0007
HEX
#AC7559
RGB
172, 117, 89
HSL
20°, 33%, 51%
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Decorous Amber FAQ
What is the LRV of Decorous Amber?
Decorous Amber has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Decorous Amber in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spiced Cider (HGSW7702), 97%; Behr: Glazed Pot (PPU3-15), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Arizona Clay (DET454), 96%; PPG: Nutmeg (PPG1068-6), 94%; Glidden: Nutmeg (PPG1068-6), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Lenape Trail (1222), 94%; Valspar: Terra Cotta Trail (2005-7B), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), 91%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Decorous Amber?
The HEX code of Decorous Amber (SW 0007) is #AC7559, RGB 172, 117, 89. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.