Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly cozy?
That’s the magic of brown paint! Sherwin-Williams brown colors are taking over homes everywhere, and for good reason.
These warm, rich shades make any space feel like a big hug.
From deep chocolate to soft taupe, brown creates the perfect backdrop for family memories.
Think about it: When you imagine your dream home, do you picture cold white walls or warm, inviting spaces?
Most people crave that cozy feeling brown delivers perfectly.
If you’re updating one room or your entire house, brown paint changes ordinary spaces into extraordinary sanctuaries.
Ready to fall in love with brown all over again?
Understanding Brown Undertones
Ever wonder why some brown paints look totally different in your room?
It’s all about undertones!
Warm browns have red or yellow hints that make spaces feel cozy and inviting.
Cool browns have gray undertones that create a more modern, sleek look.
Here’s the tricky part: your room’s lighting can completely change how these undertones appear!
Natural light brings out different colors than your lamps do.
Want to see the real color?
Test your paint samples in different lighting throughout the day!
13 Great Sherwin-Williams Brown Shades
Ready to fall in love with brown paint?
Sherwin-Williams has created some of the most gorgeous brown shades that can totally alter your space.
From light, creamy tans to deep, rich chocolates, these 13 amazing colors offer something for every style and room.
1. Urbane Bronze (SW 7048)
This dark Brown is very special because it has a hint of gray mixed in.
Urbane Bronze resembles the traditional bronze metal that you might see on old statues or ornate door handles.
It’s a dark, rich color that makes a room feel strong and solid.
- LRV: 8
- RGB: 84 / 80 / 74
- Hex Value: #54504A
It looks wonderful next to cream-colored walls, paired with sage green chairs, or complemented by pale blue curtains.
Because it’s so dark, it needs some lighter colors nearby to balance it out.
2. Tea Leaf (SW 9604)
This rich, brown reminds us of tea leaves steeping in hot water.
Painting with tea Leaves brings a bit of a forest or garden right into your home.
Your room will feel like a comfy spot to relax.
- LRV: 9
- RGB: 98 / 83 / 70
- Hex Value: #625346
Tea Leaf is friendly with colors like cream, soft gold, and deep green.
It’s a color that feels both old and new at the same time.
It evokes the ambiance of traditional tea rooms, yet also suits very modern homes.
3. Black Fox (SW 7020)
This very dark Brown is so deep that it almost looks black in some lights!
But it’s not black—it has rich brown tones that you can see when the light hits it just right.
Black Fox is bold and strong, making a powerful statement in any room.
- LRV: 7
- RGB: 79 / 72 / 66
- Hex Value: #4F4842
Black Fox might seem scary because it’s so dark, but it’s pretty friendly!
It looks amazing with white, cream, or light gray.
It also makes other colors pop, put a bright yellow chair against a Black Fox wall, and watch how it stands out.
4. Porpoise (SW 7047)
This interesting mid-tone Brown has a special grayish-blue hint, just like the sea animal it’s named after!
Porpoise sits right in the middle between light and dark browns.
It’s not too dark to make a room feel small, but not too light to get dirty easily.
It’s just right!
- LRV: 13
- RGB: 107 / 100 / 91
- Hex Value: #6B645B
Porpoise has been used in homes for a very long time.
Today, we use it because it’s a color that never gets boring to look at.
5. Turkish Coffee (SW 6076)
This deep, rich Brown is like a cup of strong Turkish coffee, and full of character!
It’s one of the darkest browns in the Sherwin-Williams collection.
Turkish Coffee has a reddish hue, which makes it feel extra amiable.
- LRV: 5
- RGB: 77 / 57 / 48
- Hex Value: #4D3930
People have been drinking Turkish coffee for centuries.
It’s known for being very strong and served in small cups, and just like the drink, a little bit of this color goes a long way!
6. Homestead Brown (SW 7515)
This friendly brown reminds us of old wooden barns, country homes, and comfy farm kitchens.
Homestead Brown has a touch of red that makes it feel extra generous.
It’s like the color of well-loved wooden furniture that’s been in a family for years.
- LRV: 12
- RGB: 110 / 95 / 83
- Hex Value: #6E5F53
When you use Homestead Brown, you bring some of that honest, hardworking spirit into your home.
7. Dark Clove (SW 9183)
This spicy, rich brown gets its name from the cooking spice clove.
If you’ve ever seen whole cloves, you’ll know they’re a deep brown with reddish hints.
This paint color captures that spicy feel!
- LRV: 5
- RGB: 76 / 61 / 49
- Hex Value: #4C3D31
Cloves come from Indonesia, where they’ve been used in cooking for over 2,000 years.
They were so valuable that people would sail across oceans to trade for them!
This paint color brings a touch of exotic history into your home.
8. Oak Leaf Brown (SW 7054)
This beautiful Brown is the color of oak leaves in the fall, when they turn from green to golden Brown.
Oak Leaf Brown has hints of yellow and gold in it that make it feel natural.
- LRV: 10
- RGB: 100 / 90 / 75
- Hex Value: #645A4B
Oak trees are renowned for their strength and longevity, living for hundreds of years.
In many cultures, oak trees are symbols of strength and wisdom.
9. Warm Stone (SW 7032)
This light, gentle Brown looks just like stones that have been heated by the sun all day.
Warm Stone has a touch of gray that keeps it from looking too yellow.
- LRV: 20
- RGB: 136 / 123 / 108
- Hex Value: #887B6C
Historical Relevance: Ancient buildings in Italy, Greece, and Spain used this warm stone color under sunlight.
Warm Stone brings a touch of the sun-soaked Mediterranean feel to your home.
10. Status Bronze (SW 7034)
This golden-brown color resembles shiny bronze, often found in luxury homes.
Status Bronze contains a lot of yellow mixed into brown, giving it a metallic glow in the right light.
It’s a color that makes people say “wow” when they see it.
- LRV: 8
- RGB: 92 / 77 / 60
- Hex Value: #5C4D3C
Using Status Bronze paint brings a touch of royal refinement into your home.
11. Enduring Bronze (SW 7055)
This steady, reliable Brown has a special quality; it seems like it’s always been there and always will be.
Enduring Bronze is a bronzeless color that never goes out of style.
Its a perfect balance of red, yellow, and blue that creates a truly neutral brown.
- LRV: 7
- RGB: 85 / 76 / 62
- Hex Value: #554C3E
The word “enduring” means something that lasts a long time, and this color has been used in homes for centuries, remaining visually appealing today because it never goes out of style.
When you use Enduring Bronze, you’re choosing a color that won’t look dated next year and works well with almost any other color, especially cream, sage green, and burgundy red.
12. Pier (SW 7545)
This interesting brown color stimulates images of old wooden docks stretching out into lakes or oceans.
Pier has a unique blend of brown with hints of gray and green, giving it a weathered, sun-bleached appearance.
It’s like the color of wood that has been touched by water, sun, and the passage of time.
- LRV: 9
- RGB: 99 / 82 / 61
- Hex Value: #63523D
Piers have been important in human history for thousands of years.
This color brings a sense of connection between land and water into your home.
The pier looks wonderful with its watery blues, sandy beiges, and sea glass greens.
13. Rockwood Dark Brown (SW 2808)
This deep, rich brown looks like the color of wet rocks and rich soil after a rain.
It has just the right balance of red and yellow to create a truly classic brown.
- LRV: 8
- RGB: 95 / 77 / 67
- Hex Value: #5F4D43
Rockwood Dark Brown was a popular color around 1900-1920.
This color pairs beautifully with cream, olive green, and burnt orange.
Brown in Different Home Styles
One of the most wonderful things about Brown is how it works in all kinds of homes.
Let’s look at how different browns fit with varying styles of home:
1. Old-Time Homes (Victorian, Colonial, Craftsman)
Homes built before 1940 often used browns, with Rockwood Dark Brown perfect for these homes, while Enduring Bronze highlights wood details and Dark Clove emphasizes crown molding and trim.
Old homes used browns to hide coal and wood smoke and match natural wood, and today we use these browns to connect with that history.
2. Beach and Lake Homes
Coastal homes need browns that feel like they belong near water.
Porpoise has gray-blue undertones, Pier suits waterside homes with blue and white, Warm Stone mimics sand with watery blues, and Oak Leaf Brown adds warmth to cooler beach houses.
In beach homes, brown is the color that keeps all the blue from feeling too cold, like adding a soft blanket to a room full of ocean colors.
3. Farm-Style (Farmhouse, Country, Rustic)
Homes with a country feel benefit from honest, natural browns like Homestead Brown, named for farm homes; Tea Leaf adds warmth to kitchens; Dark Clove suits exposed beams and wood details; Status Bronze adds grace to simple designs spaces.
Farm-style homes use brown to connect to the earth and natural materials from which they are built, making these browns feel handmade and welcoming.
4. New Modern Homes
Even the newest, most modern homes can benefit from the right browns, with Urbane Bronze being particularly well-suited for contemporary spaces due to its hint of gray.
Black Fox creates dramatic accent walls in sleek spaces, Warm Stone works as a neutral backdrop for modern furniture, and Porpoise bridges the gap between cool modern grays and warmer browns.
In modern homes, brown adds warmth, preventing rooms from feeling too cold or unwelcoming, making it the color that makes modern homes feel livable.
Trend Analysis
What’s hot right now?
SW Brown is making a huge comeback!
Trend Analysis
Guess what?
Brown is making a huge comeback! Interior designers are ditching boring beige and embracing rich, warm browns everywhere.
From chocolate accent walls to mocha kitchen cabinets, brown is the new neutral everyone’s talking about.
Social media is flooded with “brown aesthetic” posts, and home improvement shows feature brown in almost every makeover.
What’s driving this trend?
- People want cozy, comforting spaces
- Brown pairs perfectly with popular greens and creams
- It feels more natural than stark whites
Your turn: Are you ready to jump on the brown bandwagon, or are you still team gray?
Wrap-Up
Conclusion
Sherwin-Williams brown colors aren’t just paint, they’re your secret weapon for creating the perfect home!
From decadent chocolate to warm taupe, these shades change any room into a cozy retreat.
You’ve learned how different browns work with various home styles, current trends, and design tips.
Now it’s time to stop dreaming and start painting.
Remember: The best brown is the one that makes you smile every time you walk into the room.
If you choose deep Urbane Bronze or soft Accessible Beige, you’re creating a space that feels uniquely yours.
Your brown makeover starts with one bold brushstroke!
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Alex Guerrero, a graduate with a Fine Arts degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, has been a visionary in the world of color and design for over 15 years. His professional journey began in the heart of the fashion industry in Milan, where he developed an acute sense for color harmonies and trends. Alex joined our team in 2018, offering fresh and innovative perspectives on color utilization in various spaces. Renowned for his ability to blend contemporary trends with timeless elegance. Outside of work, Alex is an accomplished painter and a volunteer art therapist, his artistic talents further enriching his professional insights.
