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Sherwin-Williams Honed Soapstone

SW 9126 · #9D9887 · LRV 31.4

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray is a 98% match

Honed Soapstone (SW 9126) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 31.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray (98% match).

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LRV

31.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9126

HEX

#9D9887

RGB

157, 152, 135

HSL

46°, 10%, 57%

Family

Beiges

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Honed Soapstone FAQ

What undertone does Honed Soapstone have?

Honed Soapstone is a mid-tone beige with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Honed Soapstone?

Honed Soapstone has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 31.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Honed Soapstone in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: River Gorge Gray (1537), 98%; Behr: Dusty Olive (PPU8-20), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Calico Rock (DE6229), 97%; PPG: Sylvan (PPG1032-4), 96%; Glidden: Sylvan (PPG1032-4), 96%; Valspar: Tornado Watch (6002-2A), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Felted Wool (HGSW9171), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Lichen (No. 19), 91%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Honed Soapstone?

The HEX code of Honed Soapstone (SW 9126) is #9D9887, RGB 157, 152, 135. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.