ColorplanVan Dyke Brown
SW 7041 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 7 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Ferret Brown (2108-10). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 6.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #564536 |
| RGB | 86, 69, 54 |
| HSL | 28°, 23%, 27% |
About Van Dyke Brown
Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041) is a very dark beige from Sherwin-Williams with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 7, Van Dyke Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Van Dyke Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Dark Clove (SW 9183), it's lighter and warmer.
How Van Dyke Brown changes with the light
Van Dyke Brown is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Van Dyke Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Van Dyke Brown will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Van Dyke Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Van Dyke Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Van Dyke Brown in real homes
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Van Dyke Brown equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Deep Taupe (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Tanner's Brown (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Stealth Jet (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Van Dyke Brown questions
What undertone does Van Dyke Brown have?
Van Dyke Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Van Dyke Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Van Dyke Brown a light or dark color?
Van Dyke Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Van Dyke Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Van Dyke Brown in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Ferret Brown 2108-10 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (closest available, ΔE 7.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Van Dyke Brown?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Van Dyke Brown's undertone.
Where does Van Dyke Brown work best?
Van Dyke Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Van Dyke Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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