Allegory
SW 9553 · Sherwin-Williams
GreigeView Allegory SW 9553 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#B4B2A9
LRV
45
Family
Greige
SW 9553
Color profile
Light value
45 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, green cast
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 45, Allegory is a medium beige that reflects a moderate amount of light. Allegory carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Allegory under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 45 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around AllegoryThis colorAllegorySherwin-Williams · SW 9553
CoordinatingGrey HeronSherwin-Williams · SW 9566CoordinatingIroncladSherwin-Williams · SW 9570CoordinatingCottonSherwin-Williams · SW 9581Similar colors
Tap any color to compareAllegory vs Sensible Hue
45LRV46
#B4B2A9Hex#B6B5AB
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Allegory vs Pussywillow
45LRV42
#B4B2A9Hex#B2ADA4
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Allegory vs Chelsea Gray
45LRV47
#B4B2A9Hex#B6B7B0
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Allegory vs Mindful Gray
45LRV48
#B4B2A9Hex#BCB7AD
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Allegory vs Gray Clouds
45LRV47
#B4B2A9Hex#B7B7B2
GreigeFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Allegory vs Requisite Gray
45LRV45
#B4B2A9Hex#B9B2A9
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Allegory vs Magnetic Gray
45LRV46
#B4B2A9Hex#B2B5AF
GreigeFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Allegory vs Pachyderm
45LRV45
#B4B2A9Hex#BAB3A6
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Allegory vs Ellie Gray
45LRV40
#B4B2A9Hex#AAA9A4
GreigeFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Allegory vs Silver Gray
45LRV45
#B4B2A9Hex#B8B2A2
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAllegory vs Gray Huskie
45LRV46
#B4B2A9Hex#B6B4AC
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Gray Huskie is near-identical compared with Allegory.
Allegory vs Greige
45LRV46
#B4B2A9Hex#B7B4AC
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Greige is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Allegory.
Allegory vs Arid Plains
45LRV45
#B4B2A9Hex#B6B4A9
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Arid Plains is very close match compared with Allegory.
Allegory vs Soulful Grey
45LRV46
#B4B2A9Hex#B8B4AA
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Soulful Grey is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Allegory.
Allegory vs Lamp Room Gray
45LRV44
#B4B2A9Hex#B1B1AA
GreigeFamilyGray
warm, green castUndertonewarm, green cast
Lamp Room Gray is very close match compared with Allegory.
Allegory vs La Paloma Gray
45LRV46
#B4B2A9Hex#B8B4AC
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
La Paloma Gray is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Allegory.
Allegory vs Boulder Creek
45LRV42
#B4B2A9Hex#B2AEA3
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Boulder Creek is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Allegory.
Allegory vs Sculpting Clay
45LRV46
#B4B2A9Hex#BAB5AC
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Sculpting Clay is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Allegory.
Allegory vs Ghost Writer
45LRV48
#B4B2A9Hex#BCB7AD
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Ghost Writer is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Allegory.
Allegory vs Hardwick White
45LRV42
#B4B2A9Hex#B2ADA0
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hardwick White is very close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Allegory.
Allegory, answered
What is the LRV of Allegory?
Allegory (SW 9553) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 45, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Allegory a warm or cool color?
Allegory has a warm undertone (warm, green cast).
Can Allegory be used outside?
Yes, Allegory is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Allegory from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Allegory is Gray Huskie (1473) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical.
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