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Sherwin-Williams Studio Clay

SW 9172 · #958D7F · LRV ~27

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Studio Clay (~100% proximity)

Studio Clay (SW 9172) is a dark greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 27 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Studio Clay (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Studio Clay in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

27 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9172

HEX

#958D7F

RGB

149, 141, 127

HSL

38°, 9%, 54%

Family

Greiges

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Studio Clay FAQ

What undertone does Studio Clay have?

Studio Clay is a dark greige with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Studio Clay?

Studio Clay has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 27 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Studio Clay in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Studio Clay (HGSW9172), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Cathedral Gray (CSP-205), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Steep Escarpment (DESS44), ~98% proximity; Behr: Gray Squirrel (N320-5), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Winter Feather (PPG14-06), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Old Soul (M352), ~96% proximity; PPG: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Studio Clay?

The HEX code of Studio Clay (SW 9172) is #958D7F, RGB 149, 141, 127. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.