Sherwin-Williams Porpoise SW 7047: Closest tones in 8 brands

Porpoise (SW 7047) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13 (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 Porpoise (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Porpoise in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7047

HEX

#6B645B

RGB

107, 100, 91

HSL

34°, 8%, 39%

Family

Browns

Colors similar to Porpoise in Sherwin-Williams

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

Limestone Sherwin-Williams · SW 9599 · LRV 13

Griffin Sherwin-Williams · SW 7026 · LRV 13

Braintree Sherwin-Williams · SW 9595 · LRV 12

Cast Iron Sherwin-Williams · SW 6202 · LRV 13

Manor House Sherwin-Williams · SW 7505 · LRV 11

Garret Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 6075 · LRV 15

Folkstone Sherwin-Williams · SW 6005 · LRV 13

Ironclad Sherwin-Williams · SW 9570 · LRV 11

Porpoise FAQ

What undertone does Porpoise have?

Porpoise is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Porpoise?

Porpoise has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13 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 Porpoise in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Porpoise (HGSW7047), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Deep Creek (1477), ~98% proximity; Behr: Patio Stone (N360-6), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Catch of the Day (8005-2F), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Prune the Tree (DEBN77), ~96% proximity; PPG: Plunge Pool (PPG1029-7), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Granite (PPG1022-6), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~87% 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 Porpoise?

The HEX code of Porpoise (SW 7047) is #6B645B, RGB 107, 100, 91. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.