African Gray
SW 9162 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView African Gray SW 9162 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#939899
LRV
31
Family
Gray
SW 9162
Color profile
Light value
31 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool neutral
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This self-assured gray creates a tranquil vibe in most bedrooms. Pair this neutral with a navy blue like Salty Dog to bring out its rich, cool tones.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 31 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around African GrayThis colorAfrican GraySherwin-Williams · SW 9162
CoordinatingExtra WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7006CoordinatingSalty DogSherwin-Williams · SW 9177CoordinatingSite WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7070Similar colors
Tap any color to compareAfrican Gray vs Cadet
31LRV31
#939899Hex#91999C
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
African Gray vs Steely Gray
31LRV30
#939899Hex#90979B
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
African Gray vs Dustblu
31LRV32
#939899Hex#959BA0
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
African Gray vs Earl Grey
31LRV32
#939899Hex#969A96
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
African Gray vs Tin Lizzie
31LRV30
#939899Hex#939591
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
African Gray vs Gray Shingle
31LRV29
#939899Hex#949392
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
African Gray vs Let it Rain
31LRV34
#939899Hex#979FA5
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
African Gray vs Summit Gray
31LRV30
#939899Hex#959491
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
African Gray vs Castlegate
31LRV37
#939899Hex#A0A5A5
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
African Gray vs Bedrock
31LRV34
#939899Hex#9E9D99
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAfrican Gray vs Tucker Gray
31LRV31
#939899Hex#909698
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Tucker Gray is near-identical compared with African Gray.
African Gray vs Drizzling Mist
31LRV32
#939899Hex#959A9D
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Drizzling Mist is very close match compared with African Gray.
African Gray vs Chrome
31LRV32
#939899Hex#959B9E
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Chrome is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with African Gray.
African Gray vs Steeple Gray
31LRV30
#939899Hex#8E9598
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Steeple Gray is very close match compared with African Gray.
African Gray vs Gray Area
31LRV29
#939899Hex#8F9394
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Gray Area is very close match · 2 points darker compared with African Gray.
African Gray vs Pencil Sketch
31LRV33
#939899Hex#999D9E
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Pencil Sketch is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with African Gray.
African Gray vs Pewter
31LRV34
#939899Hex#979C9F
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Pewter is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with African Gray.
African Gray vs Playing Possum
31LRV31
#939899Hex#969795
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Playing Possum is very close match · warmer compared with African Gray.
African Gray vs Manor House Gray
31LRV35
#939899Hex#9EA09D
GrayFamilyGreige
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Manor House Gray is close match · 4 points lighter · warmer compared with African Gray.
African Gray vs Plummett
31LRV27
#939899Hex#8C8E8D
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Plummett is close match · 4 points darker compared with African Gray.
African Gray, answered
What is the LRV of African Gray?
African Gray (SW 9162) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 31, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is African Gray a warm or cool color?
African Gray has a cool undertone (cool neutral).
Can African Gray be used outside?
Yes, African Gray is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to African Gray from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to African Gray is Tucker Gray (CW-705) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9162
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