Wheat Penny 7705 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #976B53, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Artist'S Copper from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #976B53 · 7705
Wheat Penny
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wheat Penny Technical Profile
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Wheat Penny in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wheat Penny in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsWheat Penny
Nearly identical
PPGArtist'S Copper
Artist'S Copper
PPG
Nearly identical
Sorrel Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Maplewood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ranch Home
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sienna Red
Valspar
Very similar
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Monterey Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Maple Sugar
Vista Paint
Very similar
Temptation
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wheat Penny
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wheat Penny
#976B53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A59E78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wheat Penny
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wheat Penny 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 Wheat Penny.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wheat Penny — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wheat Penny have?
Wheat Penny 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 Wheat Penny in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wheat Penny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wheat Penny are Artist'S Copper by PPG (a near-identical match), Sorrel Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Maplewood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wheat Penny'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 Wheat Penny?
Wheat Penny has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wheat Penny's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.