Dormer Brown 7521 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AD947C, 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.
Ref. #AD947C · 7521
Dormer Brown
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dormer Brown Technical Profile
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Dormer Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dormer 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-WilliamsDormer Brown
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyOakbluff
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Saddle Up
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Roasted Hazelnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Changing Seasons
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sauteed Mushroom
PPG
Nearly identical
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
Tiramisu
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dormer Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Dormer Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dormer Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dormer Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dormer Brown are Oakbluff by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Saddle Up by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Country Dweller by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Dormer Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.