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Sherwin-Williams Decorous Amber

SW 0007 · #AC7559 · LRV ~22.2

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Spiced Cider (~97% proximity)

Decorous Amber (SW 0007) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Spiced Cider (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Decorous Amber in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

22.2 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0007

HEX

#AC7559

RGB

172, 117, 89

HSL

20°, 33%, 51%

Family

Browns

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Decorous Amber FAQ

What is the LRV of Decorous Amber?

Decorous Amber has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Decorous Amber in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spiced Cider (HGSW7702), ~97% proximity; Behr: Glazed Pot (PPU3-15), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Arizona Clay (DET454), ~96% proximity; PPG: Nutmeg (PPG1068-6), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Nutmeg (PPG1068-6), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Lenape Trail (1222), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Terra Cotta Trail (2005-7B), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~91% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.