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Sherwin-Williams Artisan Tan
SW 7540 · #B09879 · LRV ~33.1
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Bear Hug (~99% proximity)Artisan Tan (SW 7540) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 33.1 (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 PPG Bear Hug (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Artisan Tan in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
33.1 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 7540
HEX
#B09879
RGB
176, 152, 121
HSL
34°, 26%, 58%
Family
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Artisan Tan FAQ
What is the LRV of Artisan Tan?
Artisan Tan has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 33.1 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 Artisan Tan in other brands?
PPG: Bear Hug (PPG1101-5), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Great Plains Gold (1077), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Petaluma Dust (PPG15-10), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Plush Tan (M148), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Wooded Acre (DE6130), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Burlap (HGSW6137), ~94% proximity; Behr: Burnt Almond (280F-4), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), ~81% 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 Artisan Tan?
The HEX code of Artisan Tan (SW 7540) is #B09879, RGB 176, 152, 121. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.