Fawn Brindle 7640 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A7A094, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is River Reflections from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A7A094 · 7640
Fawn Brindle
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fawn Brindle Technical Profile
HEX Code#A7A094
RGB167, 160, 148
Estimated LRV35.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
#A7A094
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Feldspar
Dunn-Edwards
#A69F93
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Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
#A8A093
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Wild Mushroom
Vista Paint
#A8A196
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True Taupewood
Behr
#A8A095
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Cloudy Today
Hirshfield's
#A6A096
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Graceful Gray
Valspar
#A8A298
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Greyswood
Kilz
#A49D8F
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Driftwood Grey
PPG
#A29D92
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Stone .05
Colorhouse
#AAA593
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Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
#A1A093
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Colors That Work With Fawn Brindle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fawn Brindle
#A7A094
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fawn Brindle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fawn Brindle 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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Fawn Brindle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fawn Brindle have?
Fawn Brindle by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Fawn Brindle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fawn Brindle are River Reflections by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Feldspar by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Poised Neutral by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fawn Brindle'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 Fawn Brindle?
Fawn Brindle has a estimated lightness value of 35.5, 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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