Sierra Redwood
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Sierra Redwood remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 11 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#924E3C
LRV
11.90
Sierra Redwood's Color Strip
Sierra Redwood is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 125 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Sierra Redwood in Real Rooms
Sierra Redwood has a low LRV of 11.9 — 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 misc, bathroom, front door and house.
3 Misc Photos
These examples of Sierra Redwood 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.
Ceiling painted in Sierra Redwood adds warmth and intimate atmosphere.
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Feature wall in Sierra Redwood brings depth and sophistication indoors.
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Accent wall in Sierra Redwood grounds a room with natural warmth.
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1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Sierra Redwood provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Bathroom walls in Sierra Redwood create a spa-like, earthy retreat.
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Sierra Redwood is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
Front door stained in Sierra Redwood offers rich, welcoming appeal.
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6 House Photos
Using Sierra Redwood on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
House exterior clad in Sierra Redwood evokes rustic charm.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 77 vs 12, Alluring White is decisively the brighter choice.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 12), opening up a space where Sierra Redwood encloses it.
At LRV 36 vs 12, Intellectual Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 77 vs 12, Alluring White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 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 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Bold Brick reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (15 vs 12) makes Pennywise the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 53 vs 12, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 12), opening up a space where Sierra Redwood encloses it.
Riverway reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 12), opening up a space where Sierra Redwood encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 12, Morning at Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Sierra Redwood the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 34 vs 12, Debonair is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (20 vs 12) makes Henna Shade the marginally brighter of the two.
Coral Clay reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 12), opening up a space where Sierra Redwood encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (19 vs 12) makes Red Cent the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Caribbean Coral reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 12), opening up a space where Sierra Redwood encloses it.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Sierra Redwood the marginally brighter of the two.
Sierra Redwood reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.