Wholesome SW 6980 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A4785F, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #A4785F · SW 6980
Wholesome
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wholesome Technical Profile
HEX Code#A4785F
RGB164, 120, 95
Estimated LRV22.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Wholesome
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wholesome
#A4785F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Wholesome Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Wholesome from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wholesome are Birchwood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Afternoon Tea by PPG (a close digital match), Brentwood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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