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Smokey Topaz

22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Smokey Topaz 6117 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A57955, 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.

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Smokey Topaz Technical Profile

HEX Code#A57955
RGB165, 121, 85
LRV22.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Smokey Topaz in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Smokey Topaz in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsSmokey Topaz
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyChicken Coop

Chicken Coop

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Brown Bag

Kilz

Nearly identical

Glazed Pear

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Wildwood Bay

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Burnt Toffee

Behr

Nearly identical

Golden Glove

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cinnamon Crunch

PPG

Very similar

Roman Brick

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Praline Cake

Valspar

Very similar

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Clay .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Smokey Topaz

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Smokey Topaz

#A57955

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ABA982

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Chicken Coop

Complement

Saltbox Blue

Smokey Topaz Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Windfresh White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tigereye

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dazzle

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smokey Topaz in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smokey Topaz from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smokey Topaz are Chicken Coop by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Brown Bag by Kilz (a near-identical match), Glazed Pear by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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