Burnished Brandy 7523 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7C5C43, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rodeo from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7C5C43 · 7523
Burnished Brandy
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnished Brandy Technical Profile
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Burnished Brandy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burnished Brandy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBurnished Brandy
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRodeo
Rodeo
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chocolate Caliente
Behr
Nearly identical
Latte Please
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Marsh Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Maple Syrup
PPG
Very similar
Fall in Season
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Ancient Root
Kilz
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
Valspar
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Burnished Brandy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnished Brandy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnished Brandy are Rodeo by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chocolate Caliente by Behr (a near-identical match), Hot Chocolate by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burnished Brandy's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Burnished Brandy?
Burnished Brandy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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.