Built-in cabinetry and a coffered ceiling frame a moody home library coated in deep, rich brown Sherwin-Williams Smokehouse (Hex #716354).
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Smokehouse SW 7040

Sherwin-Williams
LRV 13

Sherwin-Williams Smokehouse (SW 7040) is a deep, rich brown paint color with warm taupe and subtle red undertones. With an LRV of 13, this moody and grounding hue is perfect for creating cozy studies, striking accent walls, or sophisticated custom cabinetry.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU SW 7040
HEX Code #716354
Light Reflectance (LRV) 13
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Brown
Hidden Undertones Taupe, Subtle Red
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures North, East
Best For Accent walls, Cabinets, Exterior trim, Cozy studies

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A split digital conceptual board showcasing a dramatic masculine study on top and physical materials like cognac leather and dark walnut on the textured bottom.

Digital visualization: This deep smoky taupe applied as an accent wall, dramatically lit by an aged bronze sconce.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Moody, dramatic directional light, sconce wash
  • Surrounding Walls:Accessible Beige
  • Furniture:Cognac leather armchair
  • Flooring:Dark walnut
  • Hardware:Aged bronze

Complementary Paint Colors

Accessible Beige Sherwin-Williams • SW 7036
A split digital conceptual board for Sherwin-Williams Smokehouse kitchen cabinets, contrasting a rustic scene above with soapstone and travertine swatches below.

Concept board: A rich smoky brown tested on kitchen base cabinetry with under-cabinet glow and burnished brass pulls.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm task lighting, under-cabinet glow
  • Wall Color:Creamy
  • Countertop:Soapstone
  • Hardware:Burnished brass
  • Backsplash:Tumbled travertine
  • Flooring:Terracotta tile

Complementary Paint Colors

Creamy Sherwin-Williams • SW 7012
A dual-pane conceptual board displaying a Craftsman home exterior on the upper half and cedar shake with river rock samples on the lower section.

Color test: Visualizing this earthy brown shade on heavy architectural trim and window casings under soft overcast daylight.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Overcast, soft diffused daylight
  • Siding Color:Natural Choice
  • Roofing:Cedar shake
  • Stone Accent:River rock
  • Architectural Style:Craftsman

Complementary Paint Colors

Natural Choice Sherwin-Williams • SW 7011
A digital conceptual board illustrating a color-drenched moody study on top, anchored by a tactile flat-lay of tufted leather and plaid wool below.

Architectural visualization: Testing this encompassing dark taupe across walls, trim, and ceiling in a deeply intimate study space.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Low ambient light, glowing table lamp
  • Trim Color:Smokehouse
  • Ceiling Color:Smokehouse
  • Furniture:Tufted chesterfield sofa
  • Textiles:Plaid wool throws
  • Accent:Antique brass picture lights

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