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Sherwin-Williams Storm Warning

SW 9555 · #696863 · LRV 13.8

Compare with other brands: PPG Armory is a 98% match

Storm Warning (SW 9555) is a dark warm gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 13.8 (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 PPG Armory (98% match).

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LRV

13.8 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9555

HEX

#696863

RGB

105, 104, 99

HSL

50°, 3%, 40%

Family

Grays

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Storm Warning FAQ

What undertone does Storm Warning have?

Storm Warning is a dark warm gray with a subtle 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 Storm Warning?

Storm Warning has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.8 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 Storm Warning in other brands?

PPG: Armory (PPG1009-6), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Kendall Charcoal (HC-166), 98%; Behr: Mined Coal (PPU18-18), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Fade to Black (DET629), 97%; Glidden: Armory (PPG1009-6), 97%; Valspar: Portland Twilight (V121-3), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Night Owl (HGSW7061), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 91%. 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 Storm Warning?

The HEX code of Storm Warning (SW 9555) is #696863, RGB 105, 104, 99. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.