Well-Bred Brown
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Well-Bred Brown 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. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#564537
LRV
6.56
Well-Bred Brown's Color Strip
Well-Bred Brown is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 241 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 70 vs 7, Simple White is decisively the brighter choice.
Dirty Martini reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 7), opening up a space where Well-Bred Brown encloses it.
At LRV 38 vs 7, Tarnished Treasure is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 70 vs 7, Simple White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.