Limestone
SW 9599 · Sherwin-Williams
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#6A655C
LRV
13
Family
Gray
SW 9599
Color profile
Light value
13 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden cast
Family
Gray Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 13, Limestone is a dark greige that absorbs most light. Limestone carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Limestone under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 13 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around LimestoneThis colorLimestoneSherwin-Williams · SW 9599
CoordinatingAllegorySherwin-Williams · SW 9553CoordinatingArmorySherwin-Williams · SW 9600CoordinatingSkipping RocksSherwin-Williams · SW 9551Similar colors
Tap any color to compareLimestone vs Porpoise
13LRV13
#6A655CHex#6B645B
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Limestone vs Braintree
13LRV12
#6A655CHex#65635B
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Limestone vs Storm Warning
13LRV14
#6A655CHex#696863
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Limestone vs Griffin
13LRV13
#6A655CHex#6F6459
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Limestone vs Cast Iron
13LRV13
#6A655CHex#64645A
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green lean
Limestone vs Thunderous
13LRV15
#6A655CHex#6D6C62
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Limestone vs Ironclad
13LRV11
#6A655CHex#615C55
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Limestone vs Eclipse
13LRV14
#6A655CHex#6B6757
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Limestone vs Cocoon
13LRV15
#6A655CHex#726B5B
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Limestone vs Night Owl
13LRV13
#6A655CHex#63655F
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareLimestone vs Deep Creek
13LRV15
#6A655CHex#6B655B
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Deep Creek is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Limestone.
Limestone vs Patio Stone
13LRV13
#6A655CHex#6B655B
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Patio Stone is near-identical compared with Limestone.
Limestone vs Catch of the Day
13LRV12
#6A655CHex#676259
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Catch of the Day is very close match compared with Limestone.
Limestone vs Chinchilla
13LRV13
#6A655CHex#6A6661
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Chinchilla is very close match · cooler compared with Limestone.
Limestone vs Snakeskin
13LRV12
#6A655CHex#6A6156
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Snakeskin is close match · warmer compared with Limestone.
Limestone vs Bear Creek
13LRV16
#6A655CHex#726A62
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Bear Creek is close match · 3 points lighter compared with Limestone.
Limestone vs Dark Woods
13LRV12
#6A655CHex#635F5A
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Dark Woods is close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Limestone.
Limestone vs Pantalon
13LRV13
#6A655CHex#6E6656
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Pantalon is close match · warmer compared with Limestone.
Limestone vs Granite
13LRV14
#6A655CHex#746A5E
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Granite is close match · warmer compared with Limestone.
Limestone vs Salon Drab
13LRV13
#6A655CHex#706556
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Salon Drab is close match · warmer compared with Limestone.
Limestone, answered
What is the LRV of Limestone?
Limestone (SW 9599) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 13, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Limestone a warm or cool color?
Limestone has a warm undertone (warm, golden cast).
Can Limestone be used outside?
Yes, Limestone is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Limestone from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Limestone is Deep Creek (1477) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9599
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