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Wide-plank oak floors and a cream linen sofa frame a warm accent wall painted in Sherwin-Williams Backdrop (Hex #867A6F).
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Backdrop SW 7025

Sherwin-Williams
LRV 20

Backdrop by Sherwin-Williams is a warm, weathered gray-brown with an earthy, taupe presence. With an LRV of 20, this medium-dark neutral provides a grounded, sophisticated atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for accent walls, cabinetry, and exteriors.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU SW 7025
HEX Code #867A6F
Light Reflectance (LRV) 20
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Taupe
Hidden Undertones Gray, Earthy Stone
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures North, East
Best For Living rooms, Exteriors, Accent walls, Kitchen islands

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

A split digital conceptual board featuring a warm living room painted in Sherwin-Williams Backdrop above a textured physical materials flat-lay.

Digital color test: This muted taupe hue paired with medium tone hickory and olive green velvet pillows.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft western sunset glow
  • Flooring:Medium tone hickory
  • Textiles:Olive green velvet pillows
  • Metal Finish:Aged bronze
  • Ceiling Color:SW Ceiling Bright White

Complementary Paint Colors

Ceiling Bright White Sherwin-Williams • SW 7007
A conceptual composite board displaying a board and batten exterior in Backdrop on top and corresponding wood and grass samples below.

Concept board: Analyzing this earthy neutral tone on exterior siding surrounded by lush ornamental grasses landscaping.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright midday sun with crisp shadows
  • Materials:Board and batten
  • Trim Color:SW Black Magic
  • Landscaping:Ornamental grasses

Complementary Paint Colors

Black Magic Sherwin-Williams • SW 6991
A split digital visualization showing a textured wood slat accent wall in SW 7025 over a flat-lay containing cream boucle fabric.

Digital visualization: Testing this deep brownish-gray on a ribbed wood slat wall with directional grazing light.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Directional recessed grazing light
  • Primary Walls:SW White Duck
  • Texture:Vertical wood slats
  • Furniture:Cream boucle accent chair

Complementary Paint Colors

White Duck Sherwin-Williams • SW 7010
A digital split board presenting a central kitchen island painted in Backdrop above a textured flat-lay of soapstone and terracotta.

Material visualization: Observing this rich neutral island paired with dark soapstone countertops and terracotta hex tile flooring.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Pendant lights casting warm pools
  • Perimeter Cabinets:SW Alabaster
  • Countertops:Soapstone
  • Flooring:Terracotta hex tiles

Complementary Paint Colors

Alabaster Sherwin-Williams • SW 7008

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