Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Dormer Brown |
| SKU | SW 7521 |
| Hex | #AD947C |
| RGB | 173, 148, 124 |
| HSL | 29°, 23%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Dormer Brown
Dormer Brown sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dormer Brown is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Dormer Brown within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #AD947C in HSL space. Pair Dormer Brown with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Dormer Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dormer Brown from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 7521 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Dormer Brown
Behr's nearest match is Nomadic (HDC-NT-22), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dormer Brown without repainting risk. See the full Nomadic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dormer Brown
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dormer Brown is Morrel (AF-125) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morrel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dormer Brown
At Valspar, the closest color to Dormer Brown is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dormer Brown
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dormer Brown without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dormer Brown
Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dormer Brown without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dormer Brown
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Dormer Brown is Oakbluff (413-4DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Oakbluff and you'll get the same color. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dormer Brown
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dormer Brown is Domaine (HGSW 3443) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dormer Brown
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Let's Get Cozy (DEBN01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dormer Brown without repainting risk. See the full Let's Get Cozy swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dormer Brown
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dormer Brown is Camel Train (0163) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camel Train swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dormer Brown
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Dormer Brown is Country Dweller (0176). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Country Dweller and you'll get the same color. See the full Country Dweller swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dormer Brown
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dormer Brown is Scout (C2-826) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scout swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dormer Brown
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Dormer Brown. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dormer Brown
Backdrop has no exact twin of Dormer Brown. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dormer Brown
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Dormer Brown is Country Dweller (0176). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Kompozit is your counter, order Country Dweller and you'll get the same color. See the full Country Dweller swatch →