Sherwin Williams

Backdrop

SW 7025

Backdrop (hex #867A6F) is a neutral shade that blends warm and cool undertones in relatively equal measure, producing a balanced mid-tone with a slightly taupe character. Its LRV of 20 means it absorbs considerably more light than it reflects, resulting in a darker, enveloping presence on walls. The muted quality keeps it from leaning obviously warm or cool, making it function as a true mid-dark neutral.

Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray and Accessible Beige pair well in lighter supporting roles, while Naval adds deep contrast. Homestead Brown and Creamy round out the palette with complementary warmth.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 7025

Collection

Natural Color Scheme, Eastern Color Scheme 3

Backdrop in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Backdrop under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Backdrop under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

29°

Red Family

Lightness

48%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

20.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#867A6F

RGB Decimal

134, 122, 111

RGB Percent

52.5%, 47.8%, 43.5%

HSL

28.7, 9.4%, 48.0%

HSV

28.7, 17.2%, 52.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.0%, 17.2%, 47.5%

YIQ

124.3, 10.7, -0.9

XYZ

19.66, 20.14, 17.89

CIE Lab

51.99, 2.64, 7.68

CIE Luv

51.99, 7.89, 9.77

Hunter Lab

44.87, 2.14, 5.78

Decimal

8813167

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Monochromatic dark

Backdrop Bear Creek Metropolis Cabin Fever

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Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Backdrop Black Pepper High-Speed Steel Cosmos

Analogous

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