Sherwin-Williams • 6172

Hardware

Name: Sherwin-Williams Hardware 6172
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Hardware as a versatile Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can perfect for adding character to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#8B8372

LRV

22.94

Light Reflectance Value

22.94

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Collection

2021 Encounter

Hardware's Color Strip

Hardware is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Honed Soapstone and Cocoon. The strip spans from Sedate Gray at the lightest end to Muddled Basil at the deepest. Strip 211 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Sedate Gray C2Techno Gray C3Chatroom C4Honed Soapstone C5Hardware

C6Cocoon C7Muddled Basil

Hardware in Real Rooms

Hardware has a medium LRV of 22.94 — 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 Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, house, dining room and living room.

4 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Hardware on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

Hardware Painted Dresser

@redeemedheartwood

Sherwin Williams Hardware Painted Dresser

@redeemedheartwood

Painted Storage

@vtf_woodworks

SW Hardware wall panelling

@wells_design_studio_co

1 House Photo

On a traditional or historic home, Hardware 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.

Sw Hardware Exterior

@ktinajoy

1 Dining Room Photo

Using Hardware in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.

Sw 6172 Dining Room

@wheeliebago

4 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Hardware takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.