Sherwin-Williams • 7749

Laurel Woods

Name: Sherwin-Williams Laurel Woods 7749
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Laurel Woods is a genuinely dark Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 14 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#44493D

LRV

6.28

Light Reflectance Value

6.28

dark

Temperatureneutral

SaturationBright

Laurel Woods's Color Strip

Laurel Woods is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 237 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

C1Silver Strand C2Magnetic Gray C3Unusual Gray C4Illusive Green C5Attitude Gray C6Night Owl C7Laurel Woods

Laurel Woods in Real Rooms

Laurel Woods has a low LRV of 6.28 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, misc, house and bathroom.

2 Home Office Photos

Laurel Woods works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.

SW Laurel Woods home office paint review

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SW Laurel Woods home office paint

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7 Misc Photos

These examples of Laurel Woods in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

SW Laurel Woods hallway paint

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2 House Photos

The way Laurel Woods interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

SW Laurel Woods exterior paint

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SW Laurel Woods exterior color

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3 Bathroom Photos

Using Laurel Woods on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.