Plantation Shutters 7520 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6A5143, 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.
Ref. #6A5143 · 7520
Plantation Shutters
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Plantation Shutters Technical Profile
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Plantation Shutters in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plantation Shutters in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPlantation Shutters
Nearly identical
ValsparRue Bourbon
Rue Bourbon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Authentic Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Mocha Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caramelized Walnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Deep Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
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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.
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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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Plantation Shutters in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plantation Shutters from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plantation Shutters are Rue Bourbon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Authentic Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Well Bred Brown by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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.