Sherwin-Williams Western Reserve: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 36

Western Reserve (SW 9597) is a mid-tone greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 36.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray (99% match).

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LRV

36.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9597

HEX

#A8A294

RGB

168, 162, 148

HSL

42°, 10%, 62%

Family

Greiges

Colors similar to Western Reserve in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Mega Greige Sherwin-Williams · SW 7031 · LRV 37

Smooth Stone Sherwin-Williams · SW 9568 · LRV 36

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Western Reserve FAQ

What undertone does Western Reserve have?

Western Reserve is a mid-tone greige with a moderate 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 Western Reserve?

Western Reserve has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 36.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Western Reserve in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Rockport Gray (HC-105), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Sycamore Bark (DEGR33), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Intellectual Gray (HGSW7045), 98%; Valspar: Gray Silt (6002-1C), 97%; Behr: True Taupewood (PPU24-09), 96%; PPG: Aldabra (PPG14-28), 96%; Glidden: Aldabra (PPG14-28), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Light Gray (No. 17), 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 Western Reserve?

The HEX code of Western Reserve (SW 9597) is #A8A294, RGB 168, 162, 148. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.