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Fawn Brindle

36%LRV Value
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Fawn Brindle 7640 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A7A094, 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.

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Fawn Brindle Technical Profile

HEX Code#A7A094
RGB167, 160, 148
LRV35.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Fawn Brindle in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Fawn Brindle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsFawn Brindle
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRiver Reflections

River Reflections

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Feldspar

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Poised Neutral

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Wild Mushroom

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

True Taupewood

Behr

Nearly identical

Cloudy Today

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Graceful Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Greyswood

Kilz

Nearly identical

Driftwood Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fawn Brindle

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fawn Brindle

#A7A094

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Espresso Martini

Complement

Coast Of Maine

Fawn Brindle Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Functional Gray

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Stamped Concrete

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Pavestone

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Rain Shadow

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Mohawk Valley

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Shallot Bulb

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Frappé

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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fawn Brindle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fawn Brindle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fawn Brindle are River Reflections by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Feldspar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Poised Neutral by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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