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Sherwin Williams Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

Tarnished Trumpet

Sherwin Williams

SW9026

About Tarnished Trumpet by Sherwin Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 47% and hue near 37° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 46.9%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d5b176

RGB: 213, 177, 118

Hue37°

Saturation53%

Lightness65%

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Frequently asked questions

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

Is Tarnished Trumpet SW9026 a warm or cool color?
Tarnished Trumpet 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 Tarnished Trumpet?
Tarnished Trumpet sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 37°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Tarnished Trumpet?
Brightness is about 47%. Saturation is around 53%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 65%. Hue is close to 37°. The hex value is #d5b176. The RGB value is 213, 177, 118.
Is Tarnished Trumpet better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Tarnished Trumpet has brightness around 47%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Tarnished Trumpet?
You can match Tarnished Trumpet 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 Tarnished Trumpet work best in a home?
Tarnished Trumpet 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 Tarnished Trumpet compare to a pure white paint?
Tarnished Trumpet 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 Tarnished Trumpet in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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