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Sherwin-Williams Alloy

SW 9569 · #8E8A81 · LRV ~25.5

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Big Apple (~100% proximity)

Alloy (SW 9569) is a dark greige from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Big Apple (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Alloy in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

25.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9569

HEX

#8E8A81

RGB

142, 138, 129

HSL

42°, 5%, 53%

Family

Greiges

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Alloy FAQ

What undertone does Alloy have?

Alloy is a dark greige with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Alloy?

Alloy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.5 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Alloy in other brands?

Valspar: Big Apple (8006-2F), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Castle Gate (CSP-75), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Highland Country (DEGR39), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), ~97% proximity; Behr: Wet Cement (HDC-NT-23), ~97% proximity; PPG: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~96% proximity; Glidden: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~94% 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 Alloy?

The HEX code of Alloy (SW 9569) is #8E8A81, RGB 142, 138, 129. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.