Dormer Brown 7521 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AD947C, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oakbluff from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #AD947C · 7521
Dormer Brown
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dormer Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#AD947C
RGB173, 148, 124
Estimated LRV31.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#AD947C
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Colors That Work With Dormer Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dormer Brown
#AD947C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dormer Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dormer 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
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Dormer Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dormer Brown have?
Dormer Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dormer Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dormer Brown are Oakbluff by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Saddle Up by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Country Dweller by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dormer 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 Dormer Brown?
Dormer Brown has a estimated lightness value of 31.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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