# Sherwin Williams Alloy

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569](https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569)

Sherwin Williams Alloy SW 9569 is a muted mid-tone gray with a gentle warm cast, softened by a subtle beige-khaki undertone. Its low saturation keeps it from reading overly brown or obviously cool, giving walls a grounded, quiet presence. In bright daylight, Alloy can appear like a softened weathered gray, while lower or warmer lighting brings out its earthier side. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and cabinetry where a darker neutral is wanted without the heaviness of charcoal. Pair it with creamy off-whites, natural oak, black metal details, linen upholstery, or stone finishes with warm gray variation.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Alloy
- **Color code:** SW 9569
- **HEX:** #8e8a81
- **RGB:** 142, 138, 129
- **LRV:** 25.46%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 42° Saturation: 9.15% Value: 55.69%
- **HSL:** hsl(42, 5, 53)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.82 Yellow: 9.15 Key: 44.31
- **YIQ:** Y: 138.17 I: 5.276 Q: -1.955
- **XYZ:** X: 24.205 Y: 25.513 Z: 24.412
- **CIE Lab:** L:57.572 a:-0.191 b:5.347
- **CIE Luv:** L:57.572 u:2.855 v:7.406
- **Decimal:** 9341569
- **Hunter Lab:** 50.51, -2.853, 6.702

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Stone grey](https://plan-home.com/color/stone-grey-ral-7030)
- [Behr Parador Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-parador-stone)
- [Behr Wet Cement](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wet-cement)
- [Benjamin Moore Castle Gate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-castle-gate-csp-75)
- [Sherwin Williams Dovetail](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-dovetail)
- [Benjamin Moore Smoked Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoked-truffle-csp-145)
- [Behr Pier](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pier)
- [Behr Barnwood Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-barnwood-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Squirrel Tail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-squirrel-tail-1476)
- [Behr Pavement Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pavement-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/classic-french-gray-sw-0077)
- [Behr Grant Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grant-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Eagle Rock](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-eagle-rock-1469)
- [Behr Naturalist Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-naturalist-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-taos-taupe-2111-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Desert Twilight](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-desert-twilight-2137-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Secret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-secret-af-710)
- [Benjamin Moore Tweed Coat](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tweed-coat-csp-85)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Summit Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/summit-gray-sw-7669)
- [Sherwin Williams March Wind](https://plan-home.com/color/march-wind-sw-7668)
- [Sherwin Williams Bedrock](https://plan-home.com/color/bedrock-sw-9563)
- [Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/ellie-gray-sw-7650)
- [Sherwin Williams Pewter Cast](https://plan-home.com/color/pewter-cast-sw-7673)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Going Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/going-grey-sw-9554)
- [Sherwin Williams Settlement](https://plan-home.com/color/settlement-sw-9594)
- [Sherwin Williams Limestone](https://plan-home.com/color/limestone-sw-9599)
- [Sherwin Williams Thunder Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/thunder-gray-sw-7645)
- [Sherwin Williams Braintree](https://plan-home.com/color/braintree-sw-9595)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)

## 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.