Sherwin-Williams Well-Bred Brown: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 7

Well-Bred Brown (SW 7027) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 6.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Hickory Smoke (100% match).

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LRV

6.5 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7027

HEX

#564537

RGB

86, 69, 55

HSL

27°, 22%, 28%

Family

Browns

Colors similar to Well-Bred Brown in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Van Dyke Brown Sherwin-Williams · SW 7041 · LRV 7

Sable Sherwin-Williams · SW 6083 · LRV 8

Half-Caff Sherwin-Williams · SW 9091 · LRV 8

Status Bronze Sherwin-Williams · SW 7034 · LRV 8

Otter Sherwin-Williams · SW 6041 · LRV 6

Dark Clove Sherwin-Williams · SW 9183 · LRV 5

Rookwood Dark Brown Sherwin-Williams · SW 2808 · LRV 8

Enduring Bronze Sherwin-Williams · SW 7055 · LRV 7

Well-Bred Brown FAQ

What undertone does Well-Bred Brown have?

Well-Bred Brown is a deep brown with a strong peach 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 Well-Bred Brown?

Well-Bred Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Well-Bred Brown in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Hickory Smoke (HGSW7027), 100%; Valspar: Swiss Chocolate (3010-10), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Deep Taupe (2111-10), 95%; PPG: Fudge Truffle (PPG1075-7), 92%; Glidden: Fudge Truffle (PPG1075-7), 92%; Behr: Baronial Brown (N170-7), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Northern Territory (DEA158), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 80%. 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 Well-Bred Brown?

The HEX code of Well-Bred Brown (SW 7027) is #564537, RGB 86, 69, 55. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.