Jute Brown
We've categorized Jute Brown as a genuinely dark Orange because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#815D40
LRV
12.87
Jute Brown's Color Strip
Jute Brown is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Toasty and Sturdy Brown. The strip spans from Lightweight Beige at the lightest end to Sturdy Brown at the deepest. As part of strip 200, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Jute Brown in Real Rooms
Jute Brown has a low LRV of 12.87 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, dining room, bedroom, front door, home office, kitchen, house, living room, mudroom and patio.
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Jute Brown with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Jute Brown — traditional bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Jute Brown 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.
Jute Brown paint in a minimalist dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Jute Brown is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Jute Brown
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Jute Brown. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
bold front door featuring Jute Brown by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Jute Brown strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
Sherwin-Williams Jute Brown in a contemporary home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
Jute Brown in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Jute Brown — earthy kitchen
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1 House Photo
Jute Brown on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
Jute Brown color — maximalist house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Jute Brown in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
A traditional living room painted in Jute Brown
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Jute Brown creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Jute Brown paint in a classy mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Jute Brown is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.
wabi-sabi patio featuring Jute Brown by Sherwin-Williams
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 13, Reliable White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 51 vs 13, Shiitake is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 25 vs 13, Secret Cove is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 13, Reliable White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 15 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Jute Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 13), opening up a space where Jute Brown encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 13, Morning at Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (13 vs 6) makes Jute Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 34 vs 13, Debonair is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Jute Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Jute Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 28 vs 13, Renwick Rose Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
Almond Roca reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 13), opening up a space where Jute Brown encloses it.
Steady Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (18 vs 13) makes Wheat Penny the marginally brighter of the two.
Yearling reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 13), opening up a space where Jute Brown encloses it.
Darker Colors
Jute Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Jute Brown the marginally brighter of the two.