Sherwin-Williams • 6040

Nutshell

Name: Sherwin-Williams Nutshell 6040
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Nutshell is a genuinely dark Purple 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 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#756761

LRV

14.42

Light Reflectance Value

14.42

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Nutshell's Color Strip

Nutshell is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Poised Taupe and Otter. The strip spans from Angora at the lightest end to Otter at the deepest. Strip 232 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

C1Angora C2Temperate Taupe C3Truly Taupe C4Armadillo C5Poised Taupe C6Nutshell

C7Otter

Nutshell in Real Rooms

Nutshell has a low LRV of 14.42 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom.

2 Bedroom Photos

For guest bedrooms, Nutshell 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.

Sw 6040 Bedroom

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