Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle SW 7640: Review & Inspiration

Tired of the usual light neutral and want something that shows more depth and warmth? Sherwin Williams Fan Brindle is a neutral color to try.

Neutrals will always be trendy, so having many options is important. You may have to leave your comfort zone for a unique look.

Therefore, let’s discuss this full-bodied neutral and see every aspect, including undertone, LRV, and possible color palettes.

When to Choose Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle

As a paint color with depth, Fawn Brindle can look heavy in certain rooms and lighting conditions. When is it ideal to choose this neutral over other similar colors? Here are a few pointers.

Have good lighting?

Fawn Brindle loves light, but it is a special case because of its depth. Use it in a room with good lighting because it may look somber in a low or cold light space. The warm light makes it look amazing.

Need to redo your living room?

Living rooms love neutrals, and Fawn Brindle will look great as a backdrop for other colors. The good news is that it is versatile and can work with many colors, including light and dark.

Want some coziness?

Fawn Brindle looks cozy and full in a room with moderate lighting conditions, neither bright nor low. Because it is slightly warm, the color throws a cozy and inviting vibe into the room, so it may be great for a bedroom or bathroom.

Looking for the perfect outdoor color?

This paint color can look stunning on exterior walls, whether the lighting is bright and warm or low and cold. It may be one of the best colors for selling a house.

You can do much more with Fawn Brindle, and these pointers are only a start. I’ve got more to show you about the neutral color. Without further ado, let’s get right to it.

What Color Is Fawn Brindle?

When you think of ‘fawn,’ your first thought is a baby deer. And the color of the animal is light brown or light yellowish tan. Brindle is a coloring pattern on animal fur that resembles tiger stripes and combines brown and black.

This paint color may combine both unique colors, although there’s nothing from Sherwin Williams to indicate this. However, when you mix the colors we know as fawn and brindle; the result is something peculiar, maybe a little like deep greige.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle SW 7640 is a muted gray paint color with cozy undertones that make you want to curl up with a book. If you use bright splashes of color in your decor, you need a neutral and bodied backdrop like Fawn Brindle.

A Snapshot of the Specifications of Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle

I made a chart detailing specific aspects of this paint color for easy reference. A chart makes it easier to pick details and see what you are looking for at just a glance. You will see details like its undertone and LRV, and I’ll explain them afterward.

	Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle
RGB	167, 160, 148
LRV	36
Undertone	Green
HEX Code	#A7A094

 

The LRV of Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle

The light reflectance value of color, or LRV for short, refers to the amount of light the color reflects on a scale of 0 to 100. Pure white has an LRV of 100, while pure black has an LRV of 0. That means the darker the color, the lower the LRV, and the lighter the color, the higher the LRV.

Paint colors are slightly different; they don’t have pure white or black. So, the scale ranges from 2.5 to 94. These values allow you to determine how much light any color of choice throws into a room.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle has an LRV of 36. Some call it a medium-depth color, but I think it’s pretty low. It looks dark without enough light but doesn’t look washed out in bright sunlight.

The Undertones of Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle

Every color has an undertone, no matter how neutral or true it appears. The only difference is that some have more apparent undertones than others. Fawn Brindle is a neutral color with green-gray undertones that pop up in specific lighting.

Here is Fawn Brindle in its actual state, showing no undertones:

It looks like a solid gray paint color with medium depth. Now, the same color is showing a bit of green in this low-lit powder room:

How Does Lighting Affect SW Fawn Brindle?

Lighting is the most significant factor affecting paint colors. This applies to natural and artificial lighting. Warm artificial lighting can change the look and feel of the color. If you don’t want a room to appear too warm or feel clustered, you may want to use bright white artificial light.

But this only applies when you don’t have enough natural lighting. In other words, Fawn Brindle works best with a lot of natural lighting.

This next picture shows Fawn Brindle’s appearance using artificial and natural lighting. Peep the green showing in color.

How Does SW Fawn Brindle Feel in a Room?

Fawn Brindle looks creamy and slightly warm in the proper lighting. When done right, I usually have this urge to run my hands over the walls to feel its creaminess.

The paint color is beautiful and inviting; this next picture proves that. You can know what colors to use when the walls are Fawn Brindle.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle: Warm or Cool?

Fawn Brindle is a slightly warm greige because of its undertone of green-gray. While true, the paint color can also work in a cool color scheme because of its versatile neutrality. Use it as the primary color, where it excels, or in splashes around the room.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle Color Strip: Lighter or Darker Exploration

Fawn Brindle may not be the exact color you want. It may be lighter or darker than your expectations. Fortunately, you don’t have to worry because I’ve carefully picked other shades, from light to dark, to act as alternatives.

• Sherwin Williams Grecian Ivory SW 7541
• Sherwin Williams Jogging Path SW 7638
• Sherwin Williams Gateway Gray SW 7644
• Sherwin Williams Ethereal Mood SW 7639
• Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle SW 7640
• Sherwin Williams Rushing River SW 7746
• Sherwin Williams Mountain Road SW 7743

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle Complementary Colors

Every color has a complementary color, referring to the opposite color on the color wheel. These colors don’t need to match, but the color wheel works to arrange colors according to their relationship.

That way, creating a seamless color scheme is easy when necessary. Complementary colors work in such a way that each color enhances the other’s intensity. Consequently, they make high-contrast and bold combinations that work.

Fawn Brindle is a neutral color, and its complementary color is a light blue-gray shade. Sherwin Williams Steely Gray SW 7664 is the closest color to this shade. Gibraltar Cliffs 1587 from Benjamin Moore is another color relative to the complementary shade.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle Coordinating Colors

These colors flow well together, even if they seem to have nothing alike. You will notice similarities when paired, causing a seamless blend in any decor or color scheme.

Fawn Brindle works well with many colors, but I’ve picked three from Sherwin-Williams for coordinated colors. They are Rockweed, Aged White, and Shoji White.

• Sherwin Williams Rockweed SW 2735: This is a deep neutral paint color with a slightly red hue that lightens the considerably brighter Fawn Brindle.
• Sherwin Williams Aged White SW 9180: A warm, bright white that complements the muted Fawn Brindle, especially when used as a trim color.
• Sherwin Williams Shoji White SW 7042: A creamy white that looks a little greige for a perfect blend with the deep greige that is Fawn Brindle.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle Color Palettes

Some colors, especially bodied neutrals like Fawn Brindle, can work well alone. However, they look even better when paired with other colors. Let’s look at possible color palettes for Fawn Brindle.

Contrasting Color Palette

• Silver Strand SW 7057: A light green-gray paint color that enhances the green undertone in Fawn Brindle.
• Rockweed SW 2735: A dark and sharp contrast from the lighter Fawn Brindle for a striking and unusual touch.
• Alabaster SW 7008: A bright white with almost undertones, working perfectly as the right trim color for Fawn Brindle.

Monochromatic Color Palette

• Mountain Road SW 7743: A much darker version of Fan Brindle that makes it look soft and brighter than usual.
• Ethereal Mood SW 7639: A slightly lighter shade of greige with the same green undertones as Fawn Brindle, making them ideal for the same decor.
• Jogging Path SW 7638: If you want to keep the decor flowing seamlessly, add this mid-tone gray and finish it with Fawn Brindle.

Coordinating Color Palette

• Accessible Beige SW 7036: A light beige paint color with enough warmth to complement the neutral Fawn Brindle.
• Shoji White SW 7042: A creamy white that looks a little greige for a perfect blend with the deep greige that is Fawn Brindle.
• Aged White SW 9180: A warm, bright white that complements the muted Fawn Brindle, especially when used as a trim color.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle vs Similar Colors

If you want other alternatives to Fawn Brindle, here are some colors to consider. I compared them side by side with the main color.

SW Intellectual Gray vs SW Fawn Brindle

Both colors have an LRV of 36 and the same undertones of green. Placed side by side, you can hardly tell the difference between them. But Intellectual Gray looks a little warmer because of the hint of brown in it.

BM Rockport Gray vs SW Fawn Brindle

Benjamin Moore’s Rockport Gray shows more green than Fawn Brindle. This makes it look slightly warmer, although it has an LRV of 36.61.

SW Rushing River vs SW Fawn Brindle

Rushing River is a muted gray with a cool green undertone, while Fawn Brindle is a slightly warm greige with green undertones. Rushing River is also darker, with an LRV of 34.

Benjamin Moore Paint Color Equivalent to Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle

There’s no equivalent from Benjamin Moore to match Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle. Every color has a unique shade and nuance, so none is exactly like another. However, Benjamin Moore’s River Reflections 1552 bears a spitting resemblance to Fawn Brindle.

They have the same red, green, and blue RGB) codes; that’s how much alike they look. Also, Rockport Gray HC-105 is close to Fawn Brindle’s shade, and they have the same green undertone.

Where Can You Use Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle?

This paint color is ideal for any room or decor. Where you use it will depend on the picture you have in mind. Let me show you some real photos to inspire you.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle in a Bathroom

I mentioned that because of its coziness, Fawn Brindle looks excellent in a bedroom or bathroom. This bathroom uses white and Fawn Brindle, and the result is beautiful.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle on a Door

Who says your door has to be the usual white? Fawn Brindle looks great on these double doors, especially with the lighter gray walls and white trim.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle in an Entryway

If you have good lighting, you will love this color. This entryway is what every home needs because of its beauty and welcoming vibe. You just know you’re home once in this space.

Best Ceiling Color for Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle Walls

White is your best bet because of the peculiar shade of Fawn Brindle. A light shade of gray may look great, but try a warm white for the best results.

Best Trim Color for Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle Walls

I would prefer a warm white like SW Alabaster or SW Shoji White. This type of white makes the greige walls pop and creates a striking combination.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle in a Bedroom

This paint color also makes a bedroom look inviting and cozy. Add vibrant colors and soft pastels or bold deep colors for contrast since it’s a private space.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle in a Living Room

It is the perfect color for a home with kids. It doesn’t look washed out and doesn’t easily show dirt.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle in a Dining Area

If your dining area is not connected to the sitting room, it needs a great color. And if Fawn Brindle is in the sitting room, try the same color in the dining area for a seamless flow.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle on Cabinets

You can keep the decor in your bathroom or kitchen neutral, and this bathroom vanity proves that.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle in a Laundry Room

This laundry room looks almost moody except for the beautiful lighting from the single window. It changes everything, including the paint on the cabinets and walls.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle on Exterior Walls

With dark shutters and white trim, Fawn Brindle looks striking on this house’s exterior. The cold light doesn’t remove from it.

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle in a Hallway

The paint color performs exceptionally well in this hallway, especially with the low natural and bright artificial light. The color looks creamy, doesn’t it?

Conclusion

Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle is the perfect neutral to complete your decor. With an LRV of 36, it is not so dark as to look depressing or overwhelming. It also does not appear so light that bright natural lighting makes it look washed out. Fawn Brindle loves bright light if anything.

Although it has a green undertone, it is minimal and doesn’t always appear. The undertone doesn’t lean yellow, so you don’t have to worry. Use it in a spacious, well-lit room, pairing it with lighter neutrals, dark colors, vibrant hues, and soft pastels. The color palettes will guide you on the colors to choose.