Henna Shade
Often used for its versatile qualities, Henna Shade 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
#B3675D
LRV
20.08
Henna Shade's Color Strip
Henna Shade is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Coral Clay and Bold Brick. The strip spans from Romance at the lightest end to Fireweed at the deepest. Color strip 114 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Henna Shade in Real Rooms
Henna Shade has a medium LRV of 20.08 — 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 Red family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, home office, kitchen, mudroom, living room, house and patio.
1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Henna Shade 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.
rustic modern front door featuring Henna Shade by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
To use Henna Shade in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
A minimalist bedroom painted in Henna Shade
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1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Henna Shade and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Henna Shade — industrial bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Henna Shade encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Henna Shade paint in a contemporary dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
The transition from "home life" to "work life" can be signaled by the color of the room. Entering a space painted in Henna Shade provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.
Sherwin-Williams Henna Shade in a mid century home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Henna Shade 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.
Henna Shade — contemporary kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Henna Shade adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Henna Shade paint in a industrial mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Henna Shade anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
A elegant living room painted in Henna Shade
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1 House Photo
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. Henna Shade has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.
Henna Shade color — maximalist house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Henna Shade on a patio surface or garden wall creates a visual anchor that ties together furniture, plantings, and architecture. It reads as intentional in a way that natural wood or stone alone rarely achieves, providing a polished "finished" look to the landscape.
aesthetic patio featuring Henna Shade by Sherwin-Williams
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 77 vs 20, Intimate White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 59 vs 20, Zircon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 20 vs 6, Henna Shade is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 77 vs 20, Intimate White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Henna Shade reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 20 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (23 vs 20) makes Rojo Dust the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (26 vs 20) makes Coral Clay the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (20 vs 15) makes Henna Shade the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 20), opening up a space where Henna Shade encloses it.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 20), opening up a space where Henna Shade encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 20, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (20 vs 16) makes Henna Shade the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 77 vs 20, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Henna Shade reflects far more light (LRV 20 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Roycroft Rose reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 20), opening up a space where Henna Shade encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (23 vs 20) makes Rojo Dust the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (28 vs 20) makes Coral Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (26 vs 20) makes Coral Clay the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (20 vs 15) makes Henna Shade the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (20 vs 9) makes Henna Shade the marginally brighter of the two.
Henna Shade reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Henna Shade reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.