Wheat Penny 7705 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #976B53, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #976B53 · 7705
Wheat Penny
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wheat Penny Technical Profile
HEX Code#976B53
RGB151, 107, 83
Estimated LRV17.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#976A50
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#9B6D51
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Colors That Work With Wheat Penny
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Wheat Penny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wheat Penny are Artist'S Copper by PPG (a close digital match), Sorrel Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Maplewood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Wheat Penny's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.