Ref. #6A5143 · 7520
Plantation Shutters
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Plantation Shutters Technical Profile
What color is Plantation Shutters? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #6A5143. Colors similar to Plantation Shutters include Valspar Rue Bourbon, Benjamin Moore Mocha Brown, Benjamin Moore Riding. Plantation Shutters has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Plantation Shutters creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Plantation Shutters pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Plantation Shutters
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plantation Shutters
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plantation Shutters
#6A5143
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86805A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plantation Shutters
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plantation Shutters 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 Plantation Shutters.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Plantation Shutters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plantation Shutters have?
Plantation Shutters by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Plantation Shutters from other brands?
The closest matches are Rue Bourbon by Valspar (#6A5245), Mocha Brown by Benjamin Moore (#675041), Riding by Benjamin Moore (#6C4F3F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Plantation Shutters?
Plantation Shutters has an LRV of 9.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plantation Shutters's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.