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Sherwin-Williams Fortitude

SW 9562 · #C6C5C1 · LRV 55.8

Compare with other brands: PPG Silver Band is a 99% match

Fortitude (SW 9562) is a light warm gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 55.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Silver Band (99% match).

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LRV

55.8 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9562

HEX

#C6C5C1

RGB

198, 197, 193

HSL

48°, 4%, 77%

Family

Grays

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Fortitude FAQ

What undertone does Fortitude have?

Fortitude is a light 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 Fortitude?

Fortitude has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 55.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Fortitude in other brands?

PPG: Silver Band (PPG0995-3), 99%; Glidden: Silver Band (PPG0995-3), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Silver Chain (1472), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Dolphin Tales (DET600), 98%; Behr: Silver Bullet (N520-2), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Gray (No. 242), 97%; Valspar: Filtered Shade (4003-1B), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tinsmith (HGSW7657), 97%. 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 Fortitude?

The HEX code of Fortitude (SW 9562) is #C6C5C1, RGB 198, 197, 193. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.