Homestead Brown 7515 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6E5F53, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Introspective from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E5F53 · 7515
Homestead Brown
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Homestead Brown Technical Profile
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Homestead Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Homestead 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-WilliamsHomestead Brown
Nearly identical
PPGIntrospective
Introspective
PPG
Nearly identical
Garden Walk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tyson Taupe
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Three Bears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aging Barrel
Behr
Nearly identical
Middlebury Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tyson Taupe
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Nesting Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Homestead Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Homestead Brown
#6E5F53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#929062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Homestead Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Homestead 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 Homestead 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.
Homestead Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Homestead Brown have?
Homestead 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 Homestead Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Homestead Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Homestead Brown are Introspective by PPG (a near-identical match), Garden Walk by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tyson Taupe by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Homestead 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 Homestead Brown?
Homestead Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.1, 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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