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Sherwin Williams Soft Fawn SW9097

Soft Fawn

Sherwin Williams

SW9097

About Soft Fawn by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 33.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #b59778

RGB: 181, 151, 120

Hue31°

Saturation29%

Lightness59%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Soft Fawn

Sherwin Williams

SW9097

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Soft Fawn SW9097 a warm or cool color?
Soft Fawn by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Soft Fawn?
Soft Fawn sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 31°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Soft Fawn?
Brightness is about 33%. Saturation is around 29%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 59%. Hue is close to 31°. The hex value is #b59778. The RGB value is 181, 151, 120.
Is Soft Fawn better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Soft Fawn has brightness around 33%. 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 Soft Fawn?
You can match Soft Fawn 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 Soft Fawn work best in a home?
Soft Fawn 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 Soft Fawn compare to a pure white paint?
Soft Fawn is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm 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 Soft Fawn in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Soft Fawn

Sherwin Williams

SW9097

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Soft Fawn

Sherwin Williams

SW9097

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Soft Fawn

Sherwin Williams

SW9097

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Morrel

Benjamin Moore

AF-125

Beach House Beige

Benjamin Moore

1083

Tiramisu

Benjamin Moore

CC-486

Saddle Tan

Benjamin Moore

1124