Truepenny 6355 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B46C42, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Confident Orange from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #B46C42 · 6355
Truepenny
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Truepenny Technical Profile
HEX Code#B46C42
RGB180, 108, 66
Estimated LRV20.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Truepenny
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Truepenny
#B46C42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2AA77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Truepenny
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Truepenny 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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Truepenny — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Truepenny have?
Truepenny 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 Truepenny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Truepenny are Confident Orange by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Orange Ballad by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Orange Glaze by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Truepenny'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 Truepenny?
Truepenny has a estimated lightness value of 20.8, 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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Why Truepenny's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.