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Sherwin-Williams Library Pewter

SW 0038 · #7F7263 · LRV 17.4

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Foothills is a 98% match

Library Pewter (SW 0038) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 17.4 (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 Foothills (98% match).

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LRV

17.4 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0038

HEX

#7F7263

RGB

127, 114, 99

HSL

32°, 12%, 44%

Family

Browns

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Library Pewter FAQ

What undertone does Library Pewter have?

Library Pewter is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Library Pewter?

Library Pewter has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.4 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 Library Pewter in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (HGSW7514), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Fairview Taupe (HC-85), 98%; PPG: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6), 98%; Glidden: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6), 98%; Behr: Arrowhead (N320-6), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 97%; Valspar: Safari Beige (6006-2B), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Grange Hall (DET695), 96%. 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 Library Pewter?

The HEX code of Library Pewter (SW 0038) is #7F7263, RGB 127, 114, 99. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.