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Ref. #A4785F · SW 6980

Wholesome

22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Wholesome SW 6980 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A4785F, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Birchwood from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Wholesome Technical Profile

HEX Code#A4785F
RGB164, 120, 95
LRV22.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Wholesome in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsWholesome
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBirchwood

Birchwood

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Afternoon Tea

PPG

Nearly identical

Cider Spice

Behr

Very similar

Rustic Oak

Valspar

Very similar

Dodge Pole

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Terrific Tan

Vista Paint

Very similar

Burnt Sienna

Kilz

Very similar

Chic Brick

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Dusty Durango

Dutch Boy

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 Wholesome

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wholesome

#A4785F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA885

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Wholesome

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cider Spice

Complement

Salt Box Blue

Wholesome Room Palettes

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

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Reynard

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

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Moroccan Brown

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Almond Roca

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Cardboard

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More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Pony Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2163-20

#8E6446

Blonde Shell

Vista Paint · 0170

#BD9671

Clockworks

Behr · MQ2-09

#72573D

Chocolate Coco

Behr · S-G-760

#4E3931

Burnt Umber

Vista Paint · H0136

#7D5C4E

Bread Basket

PPG · 1087-6

#AB8659

Wholesome — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wholesome have?
Wholesome 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 Wholesome in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wholesome from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wholesome are Birchwood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Afternoon Tea by PPG (a near-identical match), Brentwood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wholesome'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 Wholesome?
Wholesome has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.2, 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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