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Sherwin-Williams Studio Clay

SW 9172 · #958D7F · LRV 27

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Studio Clay is a 100% match

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

Compare Studio Clay with other brands

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LRV

27 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Studio Clay (HGSW9172), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Cathedral Gray (CSP-205), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Steep Escarpment (DESS44), 98%; Behr: Gray Squirrel (N320-5), 98%; Glidden: Winter Feather (PPG14-06), 97%; Valspar: Old Soul (M352), 96%; PPG: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), 93%. 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 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.