Breakwater
SW 9638 · Sherwin-Williams
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#A2A8A6
LRV
38
Family
Gray
SW 9638
Color profile
Light value
38 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, teal cast
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 38, Breakwater is a medium gray that reflects a moderate amount of light. Breakwater carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Breakwater under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 38 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around BreakwaterThis colorBreakwaterSherwin-Williams · SW 9638
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Tap any color to compareBreakwater vs Gris
38LRV39
#A2A8A6Hex#A5A9A8
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm neutral
Breakwater vs Castlegate
38LRV37
#A2A8A6Hex#A0A5A5
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonecool neutral
Breakwater vs Network Gray
38LRV37
#A2A8A6Hex#A0A5A7
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonecool, blue cast
Breakwater vs Mineral Deposit
38LRV43
#A2A8A6Hex#ABB0AC
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm, green cast
Breakwater vs Unusual Gray
38LRV38
#A2A8A6Hex#A3A7A0
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm, green cast
Breakwater vs Uncertain Gray
38LRV43
#A2A8A6Hex#A9B0B1
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonecool, blue cast
Breakwater vs Gray Matters
38LRV39
#A2A8A6Hex#A7A8A2
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm, green cast
Breakwater vs Eventide
38LRV41
#A2A8A6Hex#A3AFAC
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm, teal cast
Breakwater vs Morning Fog
38LRV42
#A2A8A6Hex#A8AEB1
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonecool, blue cast
Breakwater vs Ellie Gray
38LRV40
#A2A8A6Hex#AAA9A4
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm, green cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBreakwater vs Adagio
38LRV39
#A2A8A6Hex#A0A8A8
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonecool, teal cast
Adagio is very close match compared with Breakwater.
Breakwater vs Slate
38LRV39
#A2A8A6Hex#A3A8A8
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonecool neutral
Slate is very close match compared with Breakwater.
Breakwater vs Silent Film
38LRV37
#A2A8A6Hex#9FA5A5
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonecool, teal cast
Silent Film is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Breakwater.
Breakwater vs Stepping Stone
38LRV39
#A2A8A6Hex#A4A7A4
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm, green cast
Stepping Stone is very close match compared with Breakwater.
Breakwater vs Cloud Mountain
38LRV38
#A2A8A6Hex#A1A8A9
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonecool, blue cast
Cloud Mountain is very close match · cooler compared with Breakwater.
Breakwater vs Sharkskin
38LRV38
#A2A8A6Hex#A4A6A3
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm neutral
Sharkskin is very close match compared with Breakwater.
Breakwater vs Hippopotamus
38LRV40
#A2A8A6Hex#A7AAA5
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm, green cast
Hippopotamus is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Breakwater.
Breakwater vs Artful
38LRV39
#A2A8A6Hex#A0AAA6
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm, teal cast
Artful is very close match · leans greener compared with Breakwater.
Breakwater vs Manor House Gray
38LRV35
#A2A8A6Hex#9EA09D
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, teal castUndertonewarm neutral
Manor House Gray is close match · 3 points darker compared with Breakwater.
Breakwater vs Lamp Room Gray
38LRV44
#A2A8A6Hex#B1B1AA
GrayFamilyGray
warm, teal castUndertonewarm, green cast
Lamp Room Gray is close match · 5 points lighter · warmer compared with Breakwater.
Breakwater, answered
What is the LRV of Breakwater?
Breakwater (SW 9638) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 38, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Breakwater a warm or cool color?
Breakwater has a warm undertone (warm, teal cast).
Can Breakwater be used outside?
Yes, Breakwater is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Breakwater from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Breakwater is Adagio (1593) by Benjamin Moore, very close match.
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