Windswept Canyon
Often used for its versatile qualities, Windswept Canyon remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#DBA480
LRV
43.11
Windswept Canyon's Color Strip
Windswept Canyon is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Soft Apricot and Chivalry Copper. The strip spans from Sweet Orange at the lightest end to Copper Mountain at the deepest. Color strip 126 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Windswept Canyon in Real Rooms
Windswept Canyon has a medium-high LRV of 43.11 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 and bathroom.
2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Windswept Canyon prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Furniture pieces finished in Windswept Canyon showcase a sophisticated muted taupe tone.
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Cabinet hardware and trim painted Windswept Canyon add subtle warmth to this space.
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1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Windswept Canyon brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Bathroom vanity in Windswept Canyon creates a serene, spa-like atmosphere.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 43, Intricate Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 43, Natural Choice is decisively the brighter choice.
Seawashed Glass reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 43, Intricate Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Windswept Canyon reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 43 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (47 vs 43) makes Sun Bleached Ochre the marginally brighter of the two.
Windswept Canyon reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (50 vs 43) makes Soft Apricot the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (43 vs 38) makes Windswept Canyon the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (43 vs 38) makes Windswept Canyon the marginally brighter of the two.
Windswept Canyon reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Windswept Canyon reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Hinting Blue reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 43), opening up a space where Windswept Canyon encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 43, Mild Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (43 vs 38) makes Windswept Canyon the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (43 vs 38) makes Windswept Canyon the marginally brighter of the two.
Windswept Canyon reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 29), opening up a space where Dried Lavender encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 66 vs 43, Romance is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 43, Interactive Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
Choice Cream reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 43), opening up a space where Windswept Canyon encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 43, Corallite is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (54 vs 43) makes Warming Peach the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Windswept Canyon reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 27), opening up a space where Rhumba Orange encloses it.
Windswept Canyon reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (43 vs 38) makes Windswept Canyon the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (43 vs 33) makes Windswept Canyon the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 43 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.