Sherwin-Williams • 7705

Wheat Penny

Name: Sherwin-Williams Wheat Penny 7705
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Wheat Penny is a genuinely dark Orange 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 4 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#976B53

LRV

17.65

Light Reflectance Value

17.65

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Collection

2018 Sincerity 2019 Aficionado Timeless Color Wall

Wheat Penny's Color Strip

Wheat Penny is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Pottery Urn and Brandywine. The strip spans from Alluring White at the lightest end to Brandywine at the deepest. Strip 287 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

C1Alluring White C2Pueblo C3Townhouse Tan C4Tawny Tan C5Pottery Urn C6Wheat Penny

C7Brandywine

Wheat Penny in Real Rooms

Wheat Penny has a low LRV of 17.65 — 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 Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a house, front door and living room.

2 House Photos

Wheat Penny is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

SW Wheat Penny exterior color review

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SW Wheat Penny exterior paint

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1 Front Door Photo

The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Wheat Penny in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.

SW Wheat Penny front door color review

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1 Living Room Photo

Choosing Wheat Penny for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.