Anonymous
Anonymous is a versatile Neutral 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 16 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#817A6E
LRV
19.65
Anonymous's Color Strip
Anonymous is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Felted Wool and Porpoise. The strip spans from Worldly Gray at the lightest end to Urbane Bronze at the deepest. As part of strip 245, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Anonymous in Real Rooms
Anonymous has a medium LRV of 19.65 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room and misc.
1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Anonymous really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Bedroom walls in sophisticated Anonymous create an elegant, understated retreat.
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Anonymous 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.
Front door painted Anonymous makes a bold yet neutral statement.
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1 Home Office Photo
Anonymous 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.
Home office walls in calm Anonymous promote focus and concentration.
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7 House Photos
When choosing Anonymous for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Exterior painted in crisp Anonymous presents a clean, classic appearance.
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2 Kitchen Photos
Using Anonymous in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Kitchen cabinetry in neutral Anonymous provides timeless sophistication.
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Kitchen walls in calming Anonymous establish a neutral, inviting workspace.
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3 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Anonymous acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Living room walls in versatile Anonymous complement diverse design styles.
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Wall paneling finished in Anonymous adds architectural interest throughout.
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Paneled walls in subdued Anonymous create subtle textural depth.
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1 Misc Photo
These examples of Anonymous in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Furniture piece finished in versatile Anonymous adapts to any décor.
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 20), opening up a space where Anonymous encloses it.
Polvo de Oro reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 20), opening up a space where Anonymous encloses it.
Trim Color
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 20), opening up a space where Anonymous encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 20 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (20 vs 11) makes Anonymous the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 20 vs 7, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 20, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 20 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Dusty Heather reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 20 vs 3, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Summit Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Pewter Cast reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 11-point LRV gap (20 vs 9) makes Anonymous the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 12-point LRV gap (20 vs 8) makes Anonymous the marginally brighter of the two.