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Sherwin-Williams Allegory

SW 9553 · #B4B2A9 · LRV 44.4

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Gray Huskie is a 98% match

Allegory (SW 9553) is a mid-tone greige from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle green undertone. Its LRV is about 44.4 (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 Benjamin Moore Gray Huskie (98% match).

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LRV

44.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Green · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9553

HEX

#B4B2A9

RGB

180, 178, 169

HSL

49°, 7%, 68%

Family

Greiges

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Allegory FAQ

What undertone does Allegory have?

Allegory is a mid-tone greige with a subtle green 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 Allegory?

Allegory has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 44.4 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 Allegory in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Gray Huskie (1473), 98%; Behr: Greige (PPU24-11), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sensible Hue (HGSW6198), 98%; Valspar: Soulful Grey (6004-1B), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Throwing Shade (DEGR45), 97%; Glidden: Mercurial (PPG1006-4), 96%; PPG: Mercurial (PPG1006-4), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Lamp Room Gray (No. 88), 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 Allegory?

The HEX code of Allegory (SW 9553) is #B4B2A9, RGB 180, 178, 169. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.