Almond Roca
Almond Roca is a versatile Orange from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#A78361
LRV
25.33
Almond Roca's Color Strip
Almond Roca is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Woven Wicker and El Caramelo. The strip spans from Tres Naturale at the lightest end to Über Umber at the deepest. Strip 203 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Almond Roca in Real Rooms
Almond Roca has a medium LRV of 25.33 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, front door, home office, dining room, patio, mudroom, kitchen, living room, house and bedroom.
1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Almond Roca brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Almond Roca — traditional bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Almond Roca changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
rustic modern front door featuring Almond Roca by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Almond Roca in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Sherwin-Williams Almond Roca in a scandinavian home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Almond Roca provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Almond Roca paint in a elegant dining room
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1 Patio Photo
On a deck or patio floor, Almond Roca provides a cool, sophisticated surface that feels modern and clean. It's a great way to update an old wooden deck, giving it a high-end "architectural" feel with just a simple change of tone.
coastal patio featuring Almond Roca by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
Almond Roca is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.
Almond Roca paint in a coastal mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Almond Roca can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Almond Roca — scandinavian kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Almond Roca for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
A mid century living room painted in Almond Roca
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Almond Roca is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Almond Roca color — traditional house inspiration
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1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Almond Roca in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Almond Roca — minimalist bedroom
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Coordinating Colors
Navajo White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 25), opening up a space where Almond Roca encloses it.
Creamy reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 25), opening up a space where Almond Roca encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Trim Color
Navajo White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 25), opening up a space where Almond Roca encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 28 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 25 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 25 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (25 vs 22) makes Almond Roca the marginally brighter of the two.
Almond Roca reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 27 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 25 vs 6, Almond Roca is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (34 vs 25) makes Debonair the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 25 vs 7, Almond Roca is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 25 vs 11, Almond Roca is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 25 vs 7, Almond Roca is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 25, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Almond Roca reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 40 vs 25, Sand Trap is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (29 vs 25) makes Nearly Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (33 vs 25) makes Mexican Sand the marginally brighter of the two.
Pavilion Beige reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 25), opening up a space where Almond Roca encloses it.
At LRV 42 vs 25, Portico is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Almond Roca reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 11), opening up a space where Coconut Husk encloses it.
Almond Roca reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 10), opening up a space where Umber encloses it.
Almond Roca reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (25 vs 16) makes Almond Roca the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (25 vs 22) makes Almond Roca the marginally brighter of the two.