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Sherwin Williams Ecru SW6135

Ecru

Sherwin Williams

SW6135

About Ecru by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 50.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d0ba94

RGB: 208, 186, 148

Hue38°

Saturation39%

Lightness70%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Ecru

Sherwin Williams

SW6135

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Ecru SW6135 a warm or cool color?
Ecru 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 Ecru?
Ecru sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 38°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Ecru?
Brightness is about 51%. Saturation is around 39%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 70%. Hue is close to 38°. The hex value is #d0ba94. The RGB value is 208, 186, 148.
Is Ecru better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Ecru has brightness around 51%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Ecru?
You can match Ecru 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 Ecru work best in a home?
Ecru 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 Ecru compare to a pure white paint?
Ecru 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 Ecru in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Ecru

Sherwin Williams

SW6135

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Ecru

Sherwin Williams

SW6135

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Ecru

Sherwin Williams

SW6135

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

SPICED VINEGAR

Glidden

PPG1098-4

Oat Straw

Benjamin Moore

AF-340

BAGUETTE

Glidden

PPG12-30

CREPE

Glidden

PPG1094-4