Homestead Brown 7515 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6E5F53, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Introspective from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #6E5F53 · 7515
Homestead Brown
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Homestead Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#6E5F53
RGB110, 95, 83
Estimated LRV12.1
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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Compare alternatives to Homestead Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Introspective
PPG
#6D6053
Close digital match
Garden Walk
Valspar
#6C5F56
Close digital match
Tyson Taupe
Vista Paint
#716358
Close digital match
Three Bears
Dunn-Edwards
#695C51
Close digital match
Aging Barrel
Behr
#6A5B4E
Close digital match
Middlebury Brown
Benjamin Moore
#6A5A4E
Close digital match
Tyson Taupe
Hirshfield's
#736458
Close digital match
Nesting Brown
Dutch Boy
#705E4E
Close digital match
Pearl Beige
RAL
#6A5D4D
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#6B625A
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#675544
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Cardamom
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#665F4B
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Colors That Work With Homestead Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Homestead Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Homestead Brown are Introspective by PPG (a close digital match), Garden Walk by Valspar (a close digital match), Tyson Taupe by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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