Ref. #7C5C43 · 7523
Burnished Brandy
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnished Brandy Technical Profile
What color is Burnished Brandy? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #7C5C43. Colors similar to Burnished Brandy include MPC Bronze Metal Met., Dunn-Edwards Rodeo, Vista Paint Latte Please. Burnished Brandy has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Burnished Brandy 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, Burnished Brandy 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 Burnished Brandy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnished Brandy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnished Brandy
#7C5C43
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#918E61
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnished Brandy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnished Brandy 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 Burnished Brandy.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnished Brandy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnished Brandy have?
Burnished Brandy by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Burnished Brandy from other brands?
The closest matches are Bronze Metal Met. by MPC (#795B42), Rodeo by Dunn-Edwards (#7F5E46), Latte Please by Vista Paint (#775B41). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Burnished Brandy?
Burnished Brandy has an LRV of 12.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Burnished Brandy's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.