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Sherwin-Williams Tungsten

SW 9515 · #584E41 · LRV ~7.9

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Afternoon Tea (~98% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Tungsten in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.9 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Tungsten?

Tungsten has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Tungsten in other brands?

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