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Foothills

Often used for its versatile qualities, Foothills remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 18 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#827466

LRV

18.21

Light Reflectance Value
18.21
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMuted
Collection

Foothills's Color Strip

Foothills is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 248 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Foothills in Real Rooms

Foothills has a medium LRV of 18.21 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, house and misc.

Color Strip 248

4 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Foothills is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Sherwin Williams Foothills wall paint

Sherwin Williams Foothills wall paint

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SW 7514 wall paint

SW 7514 wall paint

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SW Foothills wall paint color review

SW Foothills wall paint color review

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SW Foothills wall paint review

SW Foothills wall paint review

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4 Bedroom Photos

The bedroom is where Foothills 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.

Sherwin Williams Foothills bedroom makeover

Sherwin Williams Foothills bedroom makeover

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Foothills Bedroom Interior

Foothills Bedroom Interior

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Foothills Bedroom Walls

Foothills Bedroom Walls

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Sw 7514 Bedroom

Sw 7514 Bedroom

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8 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Foothills has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

SW 7514 house exterior color review

SW 7514 house exterior color review

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2 Misc Photos

These photos show Foothills in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Sherwin Williams Foothills wall paint

Sherwin Williams Foothills wall paint

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SW 7514 wall paint

SW 7514 wall paint

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#827466
RGB130, 116, 102
HSL30° 12% 45%
CMYK0 11 22 49
CIE LabL: 49.7 a: 3.0 b: 9.7
XYZX: 17.85 Y: 18.20 Z: 15.14
Strip248 pos. C7