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Sherwin Williams Deep Forest Brown SW9175

Deep Forest Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW9175

About Deep Forest Brown by Sherwin Williams

Deep Forest Brown SW9175 by Sherwin Williams is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 4% and hue near 324° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

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Brightness: 3.6%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #393437

RGB: 57, 52, 55

Hue324°

Saturation5%

Lightness21%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Deep Forest Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW9175

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Deep Forest Brown looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Deep Forest Brown SW9175 a warm or cool color?
Deep Forest Brown by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Deep Forest Brown?
Deep Forest Brown sits in the purple or violet family. Its hue is about 324°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Deep Forest Brown?
Brightness is about 4%. Saturation is around 5%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 21%. Hue is close to 324°. The hex value is #393437. The RGB value is 57, 52, 55.
Is Deep Forest Brown better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Deep Forest Brown has brightness around 4%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Deep Forest Brown?
You can match Deep Forest Brown 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 Deep Forest Brown work best in a home?
Deep Forest Brown 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 Deep Forest Brown compare to a pure white paint?
Deep Forest Brown is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper 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 Deep Forest Brown in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Deep Forest Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW9175

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Deep Forest Brown in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Deep Forest Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW9175

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Deep Forest Brown. They add contrast without clashing.

Deep Forest Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW9175

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