# Sherwin Williams Forged Steel

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/forged-steel-sw-9565](https://plan-home.com/color/forged-steel-sw-9565)

Sherwin Williams Forged Steel SW 9565 is a deep, near-neutral gray with a subtle softened warmth visible in its slightly lower blue content. At #5b5b59, it reads as a charcoal-leaning mid-dark gray rather than a true black, giving walls or cabinetry clear definition without making them look stark. In bright daylight, its muted gray character is most apparent; lower or warmer lighting can draw out its faint earthy cast. Use Forged Steel on kitchen islands, built-ins, exterior trim, or an accent wall where a grounded, architectural color is wanted. It pairs well with crisp white, pale greige, natural oak, brushed nickel, black metal, and stone finishes with quiet gray or beige variation.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Forged Steel
- **Color code:** SW 9565
- **HEX:** #5b5b59
- **RGB:** 91, 91, 89
- **LRV:** 10.47%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 60° Saturation: 2.2% Value: 35.69%
- **HSL:** hsl(60, 1, 35)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.2 Key: 64.31
- **YIQ:** Y: 90.772 I: 0.643 Q: -0.622
- **XYZ:** X: 9.858 Y: 10.428 Z: 10.942
- **CIE Lab:** L:38.599 a:-0.419 b:1.153
- **CIE Luv:** L:38.599 u:0.109 v:1.521
- **Decimal:** 5987161
- **Hunter Lab:** 32.292, -2.017, 2.514

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Asphalt Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-asphalt-gray)
- [Behr Shadow Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shadow-mountain)
- [Sherwin Williams Peppercorn](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-peppercorn-sw7674)
- [Benjamin Moore Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-2121-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ambler-slate-cw-685)
- [Behr Graphic Charcoal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-graphic-charcoal)
- [Behr Carbon Copy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carbon-copy)
- [Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iron-mountain-2134-30)
- [Behr Hematite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hematite)
- [Behr Intellectual](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intellectual)
- [Behr Peppery](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-peppery)
- [Benjamin Moore City Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-city-shadow-csp-60)
- [RAL Classic Basalt grey](https://plan-home.com/color/basalt-grey-ral-7012)
- [RAL Classic Tarpaulin grey](https://plan-home.com/color/tarpaulin-grey-ral-7010)
- [Sherwin Williams Ironclad](https://plan-home.com/color/ironclad-sw-9570)
- [Benjamin Moore Ashwood Moss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ashwood-moss-1484)
- [Benjamin Moore Flint](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-flint-af-560)
- [Behr Space Black](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-space-black)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Westchester Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/westchester-gray-sw-2849)
- [Sherwin Williams Attitude Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/attitude-gray-sw-7060)
- [Sherwin Williams Thunderous](https://plan-home.com/color/thunderous-sw-6201)
- [Sherwin Williams Link Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/link-gray-sw-6200)
- [Sherwin Williams Cast Iron](https://plan-home.com/color/cast-iron-sw-6202)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Iron Ore](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-iron-ore-7069)

## Complementary colors
- [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 Purple Passage](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-passage-sw-6551)
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Fig](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-fig-sw-9690)
- [Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vesper-violet-sw-6542)
- [Sherwin Williams Mesmerize](https://plan-home.com/color/mesmerize-sw-6544)
- [Sherwin Williams Lady's Slipper](https://plan-home.com/color/ladys-slipper-sw-7139)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/SW9565-forged-steel

## 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.