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Sherwin Williams Wheat Penny SW7705

Wheat Penny

Sherwin Williams

SW7705

About Wheat Penny by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 17.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #976b53

RGB: 151, 107, 83

Hue21°

Saturation29%

Lightness46%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Wheat Penny

Sherwin Williams

SW7705

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Wheat Penny SW7705 a warm or cool color?
Wheat Penny 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 Wheat Penny?
Wheat Penny sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 21°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Wheat Penny?
Brightness is about 18%. Saturation is around 29%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 46%. Hue is close to 21°. The hex value is #976b53. The RGB value is 151, 107, 83.
Is Wheat Penny better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Wheat Penny has brightness around 18%. 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 Wheat Penny?
You can match Wheat Penny 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 Wheat Penny work best in a home?
Wheat Penny 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 Wheat Penny compare to a pure white paint?
Wheat Penny 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 Wheat Penny in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Wheat Penny

Sherwin Williams

SW7705

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Wheat Penny

Sherwin Williams

SW7705

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Wheat Penny

Sherwin Williams

SW7705

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Copper Kettle

Benjamin Moore

1218

Maplewood

Benjamin Moore

1133

Antique Copper

Benjamin Moore

1169

Brentwood

Benjamin Moore

1223