Brassy
Often used for its versatile qualities, Brassy remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#9D8344
LRV
23.82
Brassy's Color Strip
Brassy is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Edgy Gold and Bengal Grass. The strip spans from Ancestral Gold at the lightest end to Eminent Bronze at the deepest. Strip 144 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Brassy in Real Rooms
Brassy has a medium LRV of 23.82 — 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 Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, front door, living room, mudroom, house, patio and kitchen.
1 Home Office Photo
Brassy in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
Sherwin-Williams Brassy in a scandinavian home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Brassy in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Brassy paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
Brassy creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A boho bedroom painted in Brassy
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Brassy has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Brassy — modern luxury bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Brassy for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
stylish front door featuring Brassy by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Brassy creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
A industrial living room painted in Brassy
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1 Mudroom Photo
Brassy 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.
Brassy paint in a coastal mudroom
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Brassy acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Brassy color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
The way Brassy interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.
warm patio featuring Brassy by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Brassy adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Brassy — bold kitchen
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Coordinating Colors
Ionic Ivory reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 24), opening up a space where Brassy encloses it.
Naples Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 24), opening up a space where Brassy encloses it.
Trim Color
Ionic Ivory reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 24), opening up a space where Brassy encloses it.
Similar Colors
Brassy reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Brassy reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (30 vs 24) makes Peristyle Brass the marginally brighter of the two.
Tupelo Tree reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Brassy reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 24), opening up a space where Brassy encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (24 vs 20) makes Brassy the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (28 vs 24) makes Dusty Heather the marginally brighter of the two.
Brassy reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 24, Lavender Wisp is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 40 vs 24, Dusted Olive is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 24, Sassy Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Rustic City reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Brassy reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Brassy reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.