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 add character and warmth 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
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 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 living room, bedroom, house and misc.
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.
Living room walls in warm Foothills create an inviting gathering space.
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Walls in earthy Foothills tone complement natural light beautifully.
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Accent wall in Foothills provides subtle warmth to the living area.
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Painted walls in Foothills enhance both modern and traditional décor.
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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.
Bedroom walls in grounding Foothills promote comfort and relaxation.
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Painted bedroom walls in soft Foothills create a restful retreat.
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Walls in warm Foothills anchor the bedroom's serene atmosphere.
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Bedroom painted in soothing Foothills brings warmth and tranquility.
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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.
Exterior home in Foothills offers natural, timeless curb appeal.
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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.
Interior wall painted in Foothills establishes a warm, grounded backdrop.
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Accent wall in Foothills brings earthy warmth to the space.
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Coordinating Colors
Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 18), opening up a space where Foothills encloses it.
Bungalow Beige reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 18), opening up a space where Foothills encloses it.
Trim Color
Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 18), opening up a space where Foothills encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 17), 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 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 18 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 18), 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 19 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Foothills reflects far more light (LRV 18 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Foothills reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Foothills reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 18), opening up a space where Foothills encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Elephant Ear reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Foothills reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
