Sherwin Williams Sierra Redwood: Complete Color Review

Looking for a deep orange-red paint color with warmth, depth, and a softer feel? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Sierra Redwood and see if it could be the right fit for your home.

Deep, muted paint colors can bring so much character to a space. They give you color and personality, yet they still feel grounded enough to work with plenty of furniture styles, finishes, and decor.

Deep oranges are especially interesting. They can feel bold at first, then surprisingly calm once they are on the wall. I love that balance. They bring coziness and richness without making a room feel loud.

Let’s take a closer look at Sherwin Williams Sierra Redwood so you can decide if it feels right for your space.

Sierra Redwood, Sherwin Williams, SW 7598

Sierra Redwood is a deep, muted orange that leans almost red. It feels both elegant and classic, perfect for making a statement without being too bold.

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Color Family

Sierra Redwood is in the orange family. Note that it's a more muted orange, not a bright color.

Light Reflectance Value

12

Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. The scale runs from 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 12, Sierra Redwood is a dark paint color.

In rooms with plenty of natural light, Sierra Redwood will look a bit lighter. In darker rooms, it will show its true deep hue.

RGB Colors

R: 146 G: 78 B: 60

RGB shows how much red, green, and blue are present in a paint color. Each number sits on a scale from 0 to 255. This gives you the basic digital mix of the color.

Hex Code

#924E3C

Undertones

Sierra Redwood has red and brown undertones.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Sierra Redwood will lean warmer, slightly brighter, and more orange.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Sierra Redwood will lean less warm, a bit darker, and more red.

Best uses

I love using deep colors like Sierra Redwood in spaces where you want warmth, depth, and a little drama. It can work beautifully in:

• A bedroom
• A small powder room (consider painting the ceiling, too!)
• A den
• A focal point such as a fireplace
• Built-ins
• An accent wall
• A front door
• Furniture

Similar Colors

If you love Sierra Redwood but want to explore other options, check out these similar colors:

• Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue
• Benjamin Moore Cinnamon
• Behr New Brick
• Sherwin Williams Cajun Red
• Benjamin Moore Tawny Rose
• Behr Red Potato
• Sherwin Williams Rookwood Terra Cotta

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Coordinating Colors

As a deep muted color, Sierra Redwood pairs well with a variety of color palettes. It works nicely with warm colors, including warm whites, creams, tans, beiges, dark browns, light pinks, and sunny yellows.

For more contrast, you can pair Sierra Redwood with gentle blues, grays, rich greens, and purples. Those cooler shades help balance the warmth and keep the palette from feeling too heavy.

Warm whites:

• Shoji White
• Pacer White
• White Sesame
• Moderate White
• Porcelain

Gentle grays:

• Intellectual Gray
• Fawn Brindle
• Pewter Tankard
• Rushing River
• Smooth Stone

Muted, gentle blues:

• Niebla Azul
• Stardew
• Languid Blue
• Rain
• Interesting Aqua

Trim Colors

As a warm paint color, Sierra Redwood pairs well with soft white paint colors for trim:

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQs

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Sierra Redwood.

What is the undertone of Sierra Redwood?

Sierra Redwood has red and brown undertones, which gives it that rich orange-red look.

In bright, warm light, you may see more of its orange side. In darker rooms, it can read deeper and more red, so I would test a swatch in your own space before choosing it.

Is Sierra Redwood a warm or cool color?

Sherwin Williams Sierra Redwood is a warm paint color. It's a deep muted orange with red and brown undertones.

What color trim goes with Sierra Redwood?

Sierra Redwood looks best with soft white trim colors. A softer white keeps the contrast fresh, but not too sharp.

My favorite trim options are Behr Cameo White, Sherwin Williams Alabaster, and Benjamin Moore White Dove. Each one has enough warmth to sit nicely beside Sierra Redwood.

What's the difference: SW Sierra Redwood vs Spicy Hue?

Both Sierra Redwood and Spicy Hue are in the orange color family and have an LRV of 12, meaning neither is lighter or darker than the other. Both are dark paint colors.

The main difference is the feel of the color. Sierra Redwood is more muted and earthy, and Spicy Hue is a bit brighter and more saturated.

These two are close enough that I would sample them side by side. Once they are on the wall, you can see which one works better with your lighting, floors, and decor.

Where to use Sierra Redwood?

A deep color like Sierra Redwood can be used in lots of places! I love to use colors like this for a bedroom, a small bathroom, a den, a fireplace, built-ins, an accent wall, a front door, or a piece of furniture.

Sierra Redwood is great for making a statement without being too bold.

What's the difference: SW Sierra Redwood vs BM Cinnamon?

Sierra Redwood and Benjamin Moore Cinnamon are similar deep, warm colors.

Sierra Redwood is slightly darker and more muted. Cinnamon is a touch lighter, more brown, and a bit more saturated.

I would swatch them in your room so you can see the difference in your own lighting.

Thanks for reading!