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Sherwin-Williams Stone Guardians

SW 9531 · #CABA97 · LRV 49.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Black Hills Gold is a 98% match

Stone Guardians (SW 9531) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 49.9 (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 Valspar Black Hills Gold (98% match).

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LRV

49.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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