Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate SW 9131

Let’s dive into a full Cornwall Slate paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 9131. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Cornwall Slate SW 9131
Color code:SW 9131
Color name:Cornwall Slate
Brand:Sherwin Williams

What are Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate undertones?

Yellow is Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#949488

RGB code:

148, 148, 136

Is Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate SW 9131 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 60° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9131 Cornwall Slate HSL code: 60, 5%, 56%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Sherwin Williams SW 9131 Cornwall Slate

Color comparison

Cornwall Slate SW 9131 vs Green Onyx SW 9128

Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate SW 9131 vs Sherwin Williams Green Onyx SW 9128Open Cornwall Slate SW 9131
LRV: 29.13%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 31.41%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Cornwall Slate SW 9131 vs Green Earth SW 7748

We'll help you determine which of these shades will work best in your space.

Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate SW 9131 vs Sherwin Williams Green Earth SW 7748Open Cornwall Slate SW 9131
LRV: 29.13%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 31.1%
Medium color
Temperature: warm