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Sherwin-Williams Dormer Brown

SW 7521 · #AD947C · LRV 31.5

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Saddle Up is a 98% match

Dormer Brown (SW 7521) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 31.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Saddle Up (98% match).

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LRV

31.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7521

HEX

#AD947C

RGB

173, 148, 124

HSL

29°, 23%, 58%

Family

Beiges

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Dormer Brown FAQ

What undertone does Dormer Brown have?

Dormer Brown is a mid-tone beige with a strong 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 Dormer Brown?

Dormer Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 31.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Dormer Brown in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Saddle Up (DET690), 98%; PPG: Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), 98%; Glidden: Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), 96%; Valspar: Wild Mushroom (3007-9C), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Elk (CC-362), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Truffle Oil (HGSW2504), 94%; Behr: Hidden Treasure (N300-5), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), 87%. 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 Dormer Brown?

The HEX code of Dormer Brown (SW 7521) is #AD947C, RGB 173, 148, 124. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.