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Sherwin Williams Bittersweet Stem SW7536

Bittersweet Stem

Sherwin Williams

SW7536

About Bittersweet Stem by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 47.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cbb49a

RGB: 203, 180, 154

Hue32°

Saturation32%

Lightness70%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Bittersweet Stem from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Bittersweet Stem looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Bittersweet Stem SW7536 a warm or cool color?
Bittersweet Stem by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Bittersweet Stem?
Bittersweet Stem sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 32°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Bittersweet Stem?
Brightness is about 48%. Saturation is around 32%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 70%. Hue is close to 32°. The hex value is #cbb49a. The RGB value is 203, 180, 154.
Is Bittersweet Stem better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Bittersweet Stem has brightness around 48%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Bittersweet Stem?
You can match Bittersweet Stem with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Bittersweet Stem work best in a home?
Bittersweet Stem works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Bittersweet Stem compare to a pure white paint?
Bittersweet Stem is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Bittersweet Stem in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Bittersweet Stem

Sherwin Williams

SW7536

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Bittersweet Stem in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Bittersweet Stem

Sherwin Williams

SW7536

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Bittersweet Stem. They add contrast without clashing.

Bittersweet Stem

Sherwin Williams

SW7536

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Bittersweet Stem. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Truffle

Benjamin Moore

AF-130

Mushroom Bisque

Behr

PPU4-07

HAPPY TRAILS

Glidden

PPG1084-4

Warm Sand

Benjamin Moore

CSP-280