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Sherwin-Williams Bittersweet Stem

SW 7536 · #CBB49A · LRV 47.7

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Stonish Beige is a 99% match

Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 47.7 (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 Stonish Beige (99% match).

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LRV

47.7 · Mid-tone

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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