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Sherwin-Williams Alloy

SW 9569 · #8E8A81 · LRV 25.5

Compare with other brands: Valspar Big Apple is a 100% match

Alloy (SW 9569) is a dark greige from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 25.5 (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 Valspar Big Apple (100% match).

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LRV

25.5 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Alloy in other brands?

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