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Sherwin-Williams Bittersweet Stem

SW 7536 · #CBB49A · LRV ~47.7

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Stonish Beige (~99% proximity)

Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 47.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Stonish Beige (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Bittersweet Stem in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

47.7 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7536

HEX

#CBB49A

RGB

203, 180, 154

HSL

32°, 32%, 70%

Family

Beiges

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Bittersweet Stem FAQ

What undertone does Bittersweet Stem have?

Bittersweet Stem is a mid-tone beige with a strong 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 Bittersweet Stem?

Bittersweet Stem has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 47.7 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Bittersweet Stem in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Stonish Beige (DEC716), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Tan Suede (P012), ~99% proximity; Behr: Mushroom Bisque (PPU4-07), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), ~98% proximity; PPG: Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Truffle (AF-130), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nomadic Desert (HGSW6107), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink (No. 303), ~93% 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 Bittersweet Stem?

The HEX code of Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536) is #CBB49A, RGB 203, 180, 154. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.