Auger Shell
SW 9159 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Auger Shell SW 9159 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#9F9291
LRV
30
Family
Gray
SW 9159
Color profile
Light value
30 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach cast
Family
Gray Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 30, Auger Shell is a medium brown that reflects a moderate amount of light. Auger Shell carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Auger Shell under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 30 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Auger ShellThis colorAuger ShellSherwin-Williams · SW 9159
CoordinatingExtra WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7006CoordinatingDiverse BeigeSherwin-Williams · SW 6079CoordinatingSmart WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6007Similar colors
Tap any color to compareAuger Shell vs Autumn Orchid
30LRV29
#9F9291Hex#9D9093
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, red cast
Auger Shell vs Coquina
30LRV28
#9F9291Hex#9D8D8E
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, red lean
Auger Shell vs Slate Violet
30LRV29
#9F9291Hex#989192
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, red cast
Auger Shell vs Armadillo
30LRV29
#9F9291Hex#9E9089
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Auger Shell vs Polished Concrete
30LRV32
#9F9291Hex#9E9793
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Auger Shell vs Truly Taupe
30LRV35
#9F9291Hex#AC9E97
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Auger Shell vs Moonlit Orchid
30LRV29
#9F9291Hex#949194
GrayFamilyPurple
warm, peach castUndertonecool, pink cast
Auger Shell vs Chatura Gray
30LRV30
#9F9291Hex#A09287
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Auger Shell vs Cocoa Berry
30LRV27
#9F9291Hex#A08882
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach lean
Auger Shell vs Flexible Gray
30LRV38
#9F9291Hex#B1A3A1
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAuger Shell vs Gray Violet
30LRV27
#9F9291Hex#9B8E8E
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, red cast
Gray Violet is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Auger Shell.
Auger Shell vs Heliotrope
30LRV31
#9F9291Hex#A49491
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach lean
Heliotrope is very close match compared with Auger Shell.
Auger Shell vs Tavern Taupe
30LRV30
#9F9291Hex#9E938F
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Tavern Taupe is very close match compared with Auger Shell.
Auger Shell vs Puddle
30LRV31
#9F9291Hex#9F9591
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Puddle is very close match · leans greener compared with Auger Shell.
Auger Shell vs Channel Seal Gray
30LRV27
#9F9291Hex#9B8C87
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach lean
Channel Seal Gray is close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Auger Shell.
Auger Shell vs Mauve Blush
30LRV31
#9F9291Hex#A19195
GrayFamilyPurple
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, red lean
Mauve Blush is close match · cooler compared with Auger Shell.
Auger Shell vs Foggy Mauve
30LRV33
#9F9291Hex#AA9694
GrayFamilyPurple
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach lean
Foggy Mauve is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Auger Shell.
Auger Shell vs Amethyst Sky
30LRV32
#9F9291Hex#A39499
GrayFamilyPurple
warm, peach castUndertonecool, red lean
Amethyst Sky is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Auger Shell.
Auger Shell, answered
What is the LRV of Auger Shell?
Auger Shell (SW 9159) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 30, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Auger Shell a warm or cool color?
Auger Shell has a warm undertone (warm, peach cast).
Can Auger Shell be used outside?
Yes, Auger Shell is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Auger Shell from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Auger Shell is Gray Violet (PPG1014-5) by PPG, very close match · 3 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9159
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