Sherwin Williams Honed Soapstone SW 9126

Let’s dive into a full Honed Soapstone paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 9126. 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:Honed Soapstone SW 9126
Color code:SW 9126
Color name:Honed Soapstone
Brand:Sherwin Williams

What are Sherwin Williams Honed Soapstone undertones?

Yellow is Sherwin Williams Honed Soapstone 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#9D9887

RGB code:

157, 152, 135

Is Sherwin Williams Honed Soapstone SW 9126 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 46° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9126 Honed Soapstone HSL code: 46, 10%, 57%

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 Green 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 Honed Soapstone:

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.

Color comparison

Honed Soapstone SW 9126 vs Chatura Gray SW 9169

Can't choose between these two beautiful shades? We'll compare these two colors to help you make the right decision.

Sherwin Williams Honed Soapstone SW 9126 vs Sherwin Williams Chatura Gray SW 9169Open Honed Soapstone SW 9126
LRV: 31.31%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 29.89%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Honed Soapstone SW 9126 vs Evergreen Fog SW 9130

Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.

Sherwin Williams Honed Soapstone SW 9126 vs Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog SW 9130Open Honed Soapstone SW 9126
LRV: 31.31%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 30.4%
Medium color
Temperature: warm