Sherwin-Williams Cocoa Whip is a warm, medium-toned brown paint color with cozy beige and subtle orange undertones. This earthy, inviting shade provides a grounded, sophisticated backdrop that excels in living spaces and on kitchen cabinetry.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 9084 |
| HEX Code | #A08E7E |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 28 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Brown |
| Hidden Undertones | Orange, Beige, Taupe |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Cozy living rooms, libraries, kitchen cabinets, dining rooms, accent walls |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Concept board: A warm taupe hue enveloping a cozy living space alongside dark mahogany and chocolate velvet furnishings.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm twilight with glowing table lamps and soft ambient light.
- Trim Recommendation:Creamy SW 7012
- Wood Tones:Dark mahogany
- Textiles:Chunky knit wool, chocolate velvet
- Hardware Finishes:Aged bronze
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Digital color test: A rich mushroom tone applied to extensive library bookshelves, contrasting beautifully with unlacquered brass hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Subdued northern light with warm brass picture lights.
- Coordinating Color:Greenblack SW 6994
- Key Materials:Floor-to-ceiling built-ins, leather upholstery
- Hardware Finishes:Unlacquered brass
- Flooring:Herringbone oak
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Digital layout: A warm earthy beige transforms kitchen cabinetry, highlighted by satin brass pulls and honed soapstone surfaces.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, even mid-day natural light.
- Wall Color:Alabaster SW 7008
- Countertop:Honed soapstone
- Backsplash:Handmade zellige tile
- Hardware Finishes:Satin brass
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Material study: A comforting greige shade sets a romantic dining atmosphere, complementing wide plank oak and crisp linen.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, romantic evening light with a glowing chandelier.
- Trim Recommendation:Snowbound SW 7004
- Key Materials:Burl wood dining table, linen slipcovered chairs
- Flooring:Wide plank European oak
- Hardware Finishes:Antique brass
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Digital visualization: A striking mid-tone brown accent wall adds organic modern depth behind a minimalist solid ash console.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Strong directional morning sunlight casting dramatic shadows.
- Surrounding Walls:Shoji White SW 7042
- Key Materials:Textured plaster, woven wall art
- Furniture:Minimalist solid ash console
- Vibe:Organic modern
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