Smokey Topaz
Smokey Topaz is a versatile Yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 5 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#A57955
LRV
22.33
Smokey Topaz's Color Strip
Smokey Topaz is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tatami Tan and Leather Bound. The strip spans from Interactive Cream at the lightest end to Leather Bound at the deepest. Browsing strip 291 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Smokey Topaz in Real Rooms
Smokey Topaz has a medium LRV of 22.33 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and house.
4 Misc Photos
These examples of Smokey Topaz 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.
Dresser piece refinished in Smokey Topaz displays the color's depth and sophistication.
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Painted dresser in Smokey Topaz reveals the sophisticated blue-gray undertones beautifully.
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Ceiling painted in Smokey Topaz creates an intimate, enveloping overhead statement.
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An accent wall in Smokey Topaz creates dramatic depth in this modern bedroom space.
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1 House Photo
The way Smokey Topaz 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.
Board-and-batten exterior siding painted in Smokey Topaz gives this home timeless character.
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Coordinating Colors
Biscuit reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 22), opening up a space where Smokey Topaz encloses it.
Moderate White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 22), opening up a space where Smokey Topaz encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Trim Color
Biscuit reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 22), opening up a space where Smokey Topaz encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Almond Roca reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Smokey Topaz reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 25 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (22 vs 19) makes Smokey Topaz the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 22), opening up a space where Smokey Topaz encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (29 vs 22) makes Morning at Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 22 vs 6, Smokey Topaz is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (34 vs 22) makes Debonair the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 22 vs 7, Smokey Topaz is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (22 vs 11) makes Smokey Topaz the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 22 vs 7, Smokey Topaz is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Pottery Urn reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (33 vs 22) makes Artisan Tan the marginally brighter of the two.
Interface Tan reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 22), opening up a space where Smokey Topaz encloses it.
Sands Of Time reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 22), opening up a space where Smokey Topaz encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (28 vs 22) makes Renwick Rose Beige the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Smokey Topaz reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Smokey Topaz reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 10), opening up a space where Saddle Up encloses it.
Smokey Topaz reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Smokey Topaz reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (22 vs 16) makes Smokey Topaz the marginally brighter of the two.