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Sherwin-Williams Tungsten

SW 9515 · #584E41 · LRV 7.9

Compare with other brands: PPG Afternoon Tea is a 98% match

Tungsten (SW 9515) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 7.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Afternoon Tea (98% match).

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LRV

7.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9515

HEX

#584E41

RGB

88, 78, 65

HSL

34°, 15%, 30%

Family

Browns

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Tungsten FAQ

What undertone does Tungsten have?

Tungsten is a deep brown with a moderate 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 Tungsten?

Tungsten has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Tungsten in other brands?

PPG: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 98%; Glidden: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Char Brown (2137-20), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), 96%; Valspar: Turkish Coffee (6003-2C), 96%; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 90%. 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 Tungsten?

The HEX code of Tungsten (SW 9515) is #584E41, RGB 88, 78, 65. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.