Ref. #A56C4A · 7710
Brandywine
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brandywine Technical Profile
What color is Brandywine? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A56C4A. Colors similar to Brandywine include MPC Olden Copper Met., PPG Ginger Spice, Behr Maple Glaze. Brandywine has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Brandywine creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Brandywine pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Brandywine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brandywine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brandywine
#A56C4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAA478
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brandywine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brandywine Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Brandywine.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brandywine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brandywine have?
Brandywine by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Brandywine from other brands?
The closest matches are Olden Copper Met. by MPC (#A16A48), Ginger Spice by PPG (#A66E49), Maple Glaze by Behr (#A76945). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brandywine?
Brandywine has an LRV of 19.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brandywine's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.