Smokey Topaz 6117 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A57955, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chicken Coop from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A57955 · 6117
Smokey Topaz
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Smokey Topaz Technical Profile
HEX Code#A57955
RGB165, 121, 85
Estimated LRV22.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Smokey Topaz
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smokey Topaz
#A57955
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABA982
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smokey Topaz
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smokey Topaz 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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Smokey Topaz — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smokey Topaz have?
Smokey Topaz 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 Smokey Topaz from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smokey Topaz are Chicken Coop by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Brown Bag by Kilz (a close digital match), Glazed Pear by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Smokey Topaz'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 Smokey Topaz?
Smokey Topaz has a estimated lightness value of 22.3, 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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