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Sherwin-Williams Skipping Rocks

SW 9551 · #D1D0C9 · LRV ~62.9

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Silver Thistle Down (~99% proximity)

Skipping Rocks (SW 9551) is a light warm gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 62.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Silver Thistle Down (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Skipping Rocks in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

62.9 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9551

HEX

#D1D0C9

RGB

209, 208, 201

HSL

53°, 8%, 80%

Family

Grays

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Skipping Rocks FAQ

What undertone does Skipping Rocks have?

Skipping Rocks is a light warm gray with a subtle 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 Skipping Rocks?

Skipping Rocks has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 62.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Skipping Rocks in other brands?

Valspar: Silver Thistle Down (8006-4B), ~99% proximity; PPG: Allegheny River (PPG0997-1), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Barren Plain (2111-60), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: So Chic! (DET614), ~98% proximity; Behr: Chic Gray (PPU26-10), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Conservative Gray (HGSW6183), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Allegheny River (PPG0997-1), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cornforth White (No. 228), ~96% 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 Skipping Rocks?

The HEX code of Skipping Rocks (SW 9551) is #D1D0C9, RGB 209, 208, 201. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.