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Smokehouse

Smokehouse begins as a neutral color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.

LRV

13.03

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Light Reflectance Value
13.03
Dark
TemperatureWarm
SaturationMuted

Smokehouse's Color Strip

Smokehouse is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Virtual Taupe and Van Dyke Brown. The strip spans from Accessible Beige at the lightest end to Van Dyke Brown at the deepest. As part of strip 249, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

Smokehouse in Rooms

Follow Smokehouse from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 7 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

1 Living Room Photo

1 living room image trace Smokehouse (7040) through the room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

SW Smokehouse living room color

Living room walls enveloped in rich, warm Smokehouse create sophisticated depth.

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1 House Photo

Smokehouse (7040) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.

SW Smokehouse painted furniture color

Dresser piece refinished in Smokehouse reveals the color's striking versatility on furniture.

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5 Bathroom Photos

Smokehouse (7040) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.

SW Smokehouse bathroom interior

Bathroom vanity and walls painted Smokehouse establish a moody, spa-like retreat.

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SW Smokehouse bathroom color

Bathroom walls in Smokehouse deliver a bold, dramatic statement in this intimate space.

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SW Smokehouse bathroom paint

Bathroom fixtures and walls coated in Smokehouse provide warm, enveloping comfort.

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Sherwin Williams Smokehouse bathroom paint

Bathroom surfaces painted in Smokehouse create an unexpectedly warm, welcoming sanctuary.

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Sherwin Williams Smokehouse bathroom color

Bathroom walls finished in Smokehouse showcase a sophisticated, grounding color choice.

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Coordinating Colors

Aesthetic White
Aesthetic White
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Aesthetic White vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Aesthetic White
7035 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

At LRV 73 vs 13, Aesthetic White is decisively the brighter choice.

Maison Blanche
Maison Blanche
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Maison Blanche vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Maison Blanche
7526 · LRV 66
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

Maison Blanche reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 13), opening up a space where Smokehouse encloses it.

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Waterloo
Waterloo
Smokehouse vs Waterloo
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Waterloo
9141 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Trim Color

Aesthetic White
Aesthetic White
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Aesthetic White vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Aesthetic White
7035 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

At LRV 73 vs 13, Aesthetic White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Landmark
Landmark
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Landmark vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Landmark
9609 · LRV 15
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Griffin
Griffin
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Griffin vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Griffin
7026 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Brainstorm Bronze
Brainstorm Bronze
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Brainstorm Bronze vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Brainstorm Bronze
7033 · LRV 14
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Homestead Brown
Homestead Brown
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Homestead Brown vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Homestead Brown
7515 · LRV 12
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Superior Bronze
Smokehouse vs Superior Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Superior Bronze
6152 · LRV 15

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Porpoise
Porpoise
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Porpoise vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Porpoise
7047 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Cobble Brown
Cobble Brown
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Cobble Brown vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Cobble Brown
6082 · LRV 14
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Suitable Brown
Smokehouse vs Suitable Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Suitable Brown
7054 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Garret Gray
Garret Gray
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Garret Gray vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Garret Gray
6075 · LRV 15
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 15 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Prospect
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Prospect vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Prospect
9615 · LRV 10
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Mount Etna
Mount Etna
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Mount Etna vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Mount Etna
7625 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

A 7-point LRV gap (13 vs 6) makes Smokehouse the marginally brighter of the two.

Debonair
Debonair
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Debonair vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Debonair
9139 · LRV 34
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

At LRV 34 vs 13, Debonair is decisively the brighter choice.

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Tarragon
Tarragon
Smokehouse vs Tarragon
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Tarragon
9660 · LRV 7

A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Smokehouse the marginally brighter of the two.

Rain Cloud
Rain Cloud
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Rain Cloud vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Sea Mariner
Sea Mariner
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Sea Mariner vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Sea Mariner
9640 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

A 6-point LRV gap (13 vs 7) makes Smokehouse the marginally brighter of the two.

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Starry Night
Starry Night
Smokehouse vs Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Starry Night
6540 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 13, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Soulful Blue
Soulful Blue
Smokehouse vs Soulful Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Soulful Blue
6543 · LRV 20

Soulful Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lighter Colors

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Timeless Taupe
Smokehouse vs Timeless Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Timeless Taupe
9579 · LRV 24

A 11-point LRV gap (24 vs 13) makes Timeless Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.

Backdrop
Backdrop
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Backdrop vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Backdrop
7025 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

A 7-point LRV gap (20 vs 13) makes Backdrop the marginally brighter of the two.

Pewter Tankard
Pewter Tankard
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Pewter Tankard vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Tankard
0023 · LRV 33
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

Pewter Tankard reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 13), opening up a space where Smokehouse encloses it.

Adaptive Shade
Adaptive Shade
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Adaptive Shade vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Adaptive Shade
7053 · LRV 21
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 13) makes Adaptive Shade the marginally brighter of the two.

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Studio Clay
Smokehouse vs Studio Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Clay
9172 · LRV 27

At LRV 27 vs 13, Studio Clay is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Tungsten
Smokehouse vs Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Tungsten
9515 · LRV 8

A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 8) makes Smokehouse the marginally brighter of the two.

Iron Gate
Iron Gate
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Iron Gate vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Gate
2926 · LRV 4
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

A 9-point LRV gap (13 vs 4) makes Smokehouse the marginally brighter of the two.

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Tea Leaf
Smokehouse vs Tea Leaf
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Tea Leaf
9604 · LRV 9

Smokehouse reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Prospect
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Prospect vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Prospect
9615 · LRV 10
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Homestead Brown
Homestead Brown
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
Homestead Brown vs Smokehouse
Sherwin-Williams
Homestead Brown
7515 · LRV 12
Sherwin-Williams
Smokehouse
7040 · LRV 13

With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

RGB113, 99, 84
HSL31° 15% 39%
CMYK0 12 26 56
CIE LabL: 42.9 a: 3.0 b: 10.6
XYZX: 12.87 Y: 13.07 Z: 10.23
Strip249 pos. C6

Manufacturer description

This warm brown with a prominent gray undertone creates a comfortable, inviting atmosphere. Pair this versatile neutral with other neutrals, both warm and cool.

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