Sherwin-Williams • 7542

Naturel

Name: Sherwin-Williams Naturel 7542
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Naturel remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 15 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#CBC0AD

LRV

53.50

Light Reflectance Value

53.50

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Collection

Living Well Timeless Color Wall

Naturel's Color Strip

Naturel is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Stucco and Avenue Tan. The strip spans from Oyster Bar at the lightest end to Meadow Trail at the deepest. Browsing strip 286 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Oyster Bar C2Stucco C3Naturel

C4Avenue Tan C5Prairie Grass C6Zeus C7Meadow Trail

Naturel in Real Rooms

Naturel has a medium-high LRV of 53.5 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 bathroom, misc and kitchen cabinets.

1 Bathroom Photo

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Naturel has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

Sherwin Williams Naturel Bathroom

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4 Misc Photos

See how Naturel is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Sherwin Williams Naturel Wall Panelling

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Sw Naturel Hallway

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Naturel Hallway

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Sw 7542 Wall Panelling

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10 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The depth of Naturel on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.