Alloy
SW 9569 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Alloy SW 9569 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#8E8A81
LRV
25
Family
Gray
SW 9569
Color profile
Light value
25 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden cast
Family
Gray Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 25, Alloy is a medium beige that reflects a moderate amount of light. Alloy carries a warm undertone. It sits between beige and greige. Sherwin-Williams files Alloy under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 25 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around AlloyThis colorAlloySherwin-Williams · SW 9569
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Tap any color to compareAlloy vs Dovetail
25LRV26
#8E8A81Hex#908A83
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Alloy vs Classic French Gray
25LRV24
#8E8A81Hex#888782
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Alloy vs Studio Clay
25LRV27
#8E8A81Hex#958D7F
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alloy vs Felted Wool
25LRV28
#8E8A81Hex#979083
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alloy vs Elephant Ear
25LRV28
#8E8A81Hex#988F85
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alloy vs Quarry Stone
25LRV27
#8E8A81Hex#978E7F
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alloy vs Mountain Road
25LRV23
#8E8A81Hex#868578
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green lean
Alloy vs Terrain
25LRV23
#8E8A81Hex#8C8475
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Alloy vs Going Grey
25LRV22
#8E8A81Hex#83807A
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Alloy vs Willowleaf
25LRV24
#8E8A81Hex#85877B
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAlloy vs Big Apple
25LRV26
#8E8A81Hex#8E8A81
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Big Apple is near-identical compared with Alloy.
Alloy vs Concrete Sidewalk
25LRV25
#8E8A81Hex#8D8A81
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Concrete Sidewalk is near-identical compared with Alloy.
Alloy vs Parador Stone
25LRV27
#8E8A81Hex#908D86
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Parador Stone is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Alloy.
Alloy vs Worlds Away
25LRV27
#8E8A81Hex#918F85
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Worlds Away is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Alloy.
Alloy vs Winter Feather
25LRV26
#8E8A81Hex#948E82
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Winter Feather is very close match · warmer compared with Alloy.
Alloy vs Squirrel Tail
25LRV25
#8E8A81Hex#8D887A
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Squirrel Tail is very close match · warmer compared with Alloy.
Alloy vs Chelsea Gray
25LRV23
#8E8A81Hex#86847C
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Chelsea Gray is close match · 2 points darker compared with Alloy.
Alloy vs Stoke No.CC7
25LRV28
#8E8A81Hex#93908A
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Stoke No.CC7 is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Alloy.
Alloy vs Mt. Rainier
25LRV28
#8E8A81Hex#94918A
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Mt. Rainier is close match · 3 points lighter compared with Alloy.
Alloy vs Mole's Breath
25LRV23
#8E8A81Hex#87847F
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Mole's Breath is close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Alloy.
Alloy, answered
What is the LRV of Alloy?
Alloy (SW 9569) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 25, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Alloy a warm or cool color?
Alloy has a warm undertone (warm, golden cast).
Can Alloy be used outside?
Yes, Alloy is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Alloy from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Alloy is Big Apple (8006-2F) by Valspar, near-identical.
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