Plantation Shutters 7520 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6A5143, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rue Bourbon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #6A5143 · 7520
Plantation Shutters
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Plantation Shutters Technical Profile
HEX Code#6A5143
RGB106, 81, 67
Estimated LRV9.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Plantation Shutters
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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
Digital 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
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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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Plantation Shutters — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plantation Shutters have?
Plantation Shutters by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Plantation Shutters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plantation Shutters are Rue Bourbon by Valspar (a close digital match), Authentic Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Well Bred Brown by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Plantation Shutters'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 Plantation Shutters?
Plantation Shutters has a estimated lightness value of 9.4, 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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