Chateau Brown 7510 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5B4B44, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Espresso from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B4B44 · 7510
Chateau Brown
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chateau Brown Technical Profile
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Chateau Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chateau Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsChateau Brown
Nearly identical
BehrIced Espresso
Iced Espresso
Behr
Nearly identical
Bear in Mind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sarsaparilla
PPG
Nearly identical
Cabin Plank
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brown Sugar
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cattail
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Rawhide
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chateau Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chateau Brown
#5B4B44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E7654
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chateau Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chateau Brown 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 Chateau Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chateau Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chateau Brown have?
Chateau Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chateau Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chateau Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chateau Brown are Iced Espresso by Behr (a near-identical match), Bear in Mind by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sarsaparilla by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chateau Brown'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 Chateau Brown?
Chateau Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chateau Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.