Ref. #7E7970 · 9594
Settlement
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Settlement Technical Profile
What color is Settlement? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #7E7970. Colors similar to Settlement include Valspar Empire, Behr Smoky Trout, Hirshfield's Vigilant. Settlement has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Settlement 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, Settlement 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.
HEX Code#7E7970
RGB126, 121, 112
LRV19.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
Colors Similar to Settlement
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Settlement
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Settlement
#7E7970
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0A77A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Settlement
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Settlement 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 Settlement.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Settlement have?
Settlement by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Settlement from other brands?
The closest matches are Empire by Valspar (#807C72), Smoky Trout by Behr (#827D74), Vigilant by Hirshfield's (#81796F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Settlement?
Settlement has an LRV of 19.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Settlement's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.