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Sherwin-Williams Forged Steel
SW 9565 · #5B5B59 · LRV ~10.4
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Black Widow (~97% proximity)Forged Steel (SW 9565) is a deep gray from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Black Widow (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Forged Steel in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.4 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
SW 9565
HEX
#5B5B59
RGB
91, 91, 89
HSL
60°, 1%, 35%
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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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Forged Steel in other brands?
PPG: Black Widow (PPG0997-7), ~97% proximity; Behr: Asphalt Gray (N520-6), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Iron Fixture (DE6384), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Gray (2121-10), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Sable Evening (5006-2C), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~91% 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 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.