Sheldon

This shade sits in the brown family with a softened, earthy cast, and the hex value #6B5545 gives it a restrained depth rather than a heavy black-brown look. On a wall it absorbs a fair amount of light, so it will read denser and more cocooning in a north-facing room, where the cooler light can bring out its quieter, greyer side. In south-facing light it warms up and the brown notes become clearer, making the colour feel richer and more settled. It sits well beside oatmeal, tobacco, tan and aged leather tones, and it gives a steady backdrop to walnut, oak and painted joinery.

Sheldon works well in a study, dining room or boot room, especially where you want the walls to sit quietly behind furniture. It pairs naturally with pale linen, dark timber, camel leather and brass or bronzed woodwork.