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Sherwin-Williams Forged Steel

SW 9565 · #5B5B59 · LRV 10.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Black Widow is a 97% match

Forged Steel (SW 9565) is a deep gray from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Black Widow (97% match).

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LRV

10.4 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

SW 9565

HEX

#5B5B59

RGB

91, 91, 89

HSL

60°, 1%, 35%

Family

Grays

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Forged Steel FAQ

What undertone does Forged Steel have?

Forged Steel has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Forged Steel?

Forged Steel has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Forged Steel in other brands?

PPG: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), 97%; Behr: Asphalt Gray (N520-6), 97%; Glidden: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Iron Fixture (DE6384), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Gray (2121-10), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), 97%; Valspar: Sable Evening (5006-2C), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), 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 Forged Steel?

The HEX code of Forged Steel (SW 9565) is #5B5B59, RGB 91, 91, 89. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.