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Sherwin-Williams Stone Guardians

SW 9531 · #CABA97 · LRV ~49.9

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Black Hills Gold (~98% proximity)

Stone Guardians (SW 9531) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 49.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Black Hills Gold (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Stone Guardians in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

49.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9531

HEX

#CABA97

RGB

202, 186, 151

HSL

41°, 32%, 69%

Family

Beiges

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Stone Guardians FAQ

What undertone does Stone Guardians have?

Stone Guardians is a mid-tone beige with a strong 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 Stone Guardians?

Stone Guardians has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 49.9 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Stone Guardians in other brands?

Valspar: Black Hills Gold (T630), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Stone Pedestal (DEBN56), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Candle Glow (CSP-1015), ~96% proximity; PPG: Spiced Vinegar (PPG1098-4), ~96% proximity; Behr: Final Straw (S320-3), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tumblin' Tumbleweed (HGSW9120), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cord (No. 16), ~95% 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 Stone Guardians?

The HEX code of Stone Guardians (SW 9531) is #CABA97, RGB 202, 186, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.