# Sherwin Williams African Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/african-gray-sw-9162](https://plan-home.com/color/african-gray-sw-9162)

Sherwin Williams African Gray SW 9162 is a medium-light gray with a faint cool blue-green cast visible in its color value. It has enough depth to read clearly on walls without making a room feel overly dark or heavy. In bright daylight, African Gray can appear clean and softly silvery, while lower or warmer artificial light may bring out its more neutral side. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas where a restrained gray is wanted without a sharp, icy look. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal textiles, or muted blue-green accents for a measured, cohesive palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** African Gray
- **Color code:** SW 9162
- **HEX:** #939899
- **RGB:** 147, 152, 153
- **LRV:** 30.98%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 190° Saturation: 3.92% Value: 60.0%
- **HSL:** hsl(190, 3, 59)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 3.92 Magenta: 0.65 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 40.0
- **YIQ:** Y: 150.619 I: -3.301 Q: -0.746
- **XYZ:** X: 29.009 Y: 30.959 Z: 34.576
- **CIE Lab:** L:62.473 a:-1.604 b:-1.149
- **CIE Luv:** L:62.473 u:-2.855 v:-1.39
- **Decimal:** 9672857
- **Hunter Lab:** 55.641, -4.309, 2.105

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Tucker Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tucker-gray-cw-705)
- [Sherwin Williams Cadet](https://plan-home.com/color/cadet-sw-9143)
- [Sherwin Williams Steely Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/steely-gray-sw-7664)
- [Behr Pencil Sketch](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pencil-sketch)
- [Benjamin Moore Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pewter-2121-30)
- [Behr Flint Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flint-gray)
- [Behr Moonquake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moonquake)
- [Behr Dark Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-pewter)
- [Benjamin Moore Sweatshirt Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sweatshirt-gray-2126-40)
- [RAL Classic Window grey](https://plan-home.com/color/window-grey-ral-7040)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 1](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-1-ral-7045)
- [RAL Classic Traffic grey A](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-grey-a-ral-7042)
- [RAL Classic Signal grey](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-grey-ral-7004)
- [Behr Shark Fin](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shark-fin)
- [Sherwin Williams Dustblu](https://plan-home.com/color/dustblu-sw-9161)
- [Benjamin Moore Timber Wolf](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-timber-wolf-1600)
- [Behr Millennium Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-millennium-silver)
- [Benjamin Moore Wall Street](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wall-street-csp-20)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Evening Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/evening-shadow-sw-7662)
- [Sherwin Williams Network Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/network-gray-sw-7073)
- [Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/uncertain-gray-sw-6234)
- [Sherwin Williams Cadet](https://plan-home.com/color/cadet-sw-9143)
- [Sherwin Williams Krypton](https://plan-home.com/color/krypton-sw-6247)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Foggy Day](https://plan-home.com/color/foggy-day-sw-6235)
- [Sherwin Williams Software](https://plan-home.com/color/software-sw-7074)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-tinge-sw-6280)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-sw-6013)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/sw9162

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.