# Sherwin Williams Intrepid Grey

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/intrepid-grey-sw-9556](https://plan-home.com/color/intrepid-grey-sw-9556)

Sherwin Williams Intrepid Grey SW 9556 is a very light, low-saturation gray with a faint green cast visible beside warmer whites and beiges. Its high brightness keeps walls looking open and airy, while the subtle coolness gives it a clean, restrained finish. In daylight, Intrepid Grey reads as a soft pale gray; under warm interior lighting, it can appear gentler and slightly warmer without losing its neutral character. It suits bedrooms, hallways, and kitchens where a near-white wall color is wanted with more definition than plain white. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal details, or muted sage textiles.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Intrepid Grey
- **Color code:** SW 9556
- **HEX:** #e0e2e0
- **RGB:** 224, 226, 224
- **LRV:** 75.74%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 120° Saturation: 0.88% Value: 88.63%
- **HSL:** hsl(120, 3, 88)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.88 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.88 Key: 11.37
- **YIQ:** Y: 225.174 I: -0.549 Q: -1.045
- **XYZ:** X: 71.388 Y: 75.622 Z: 81.336
- **CIE Lab:** L:89.683 a:-1.034 b:0.743
- **CIE Luv:** L:89.683 u:-1.014 v:1.317
- **Decimal:** 14738144
- **Hunter Lab:** 86.961, -5.647, 5.417

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rhinestone](https://plan-home.com/color/rhinestone-sw-7656)
- [Sherwin Williams Rock Candy](https://plan-home.com/color/rock-candy-sw-6231)
- [Sherwin Williams Clean Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/clean-slate-sw-9621)
- [Benjamin Moore Tundra](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tundra-2133-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Genesis White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-genesis-white-2134-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Ice Cube](https://plan-home.com/color/ice-cube-sw-6252)
- [Sherwin Williams Site White](https://plan-home.com/color/site-white-sw-7070)
- [Sherwin Williams Nebulous White](https://plan-home.com/color/nebulous-white-sw-7063)
- [Benjamin Moore Pearl River](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pearl-river-871)
- [Sherwin Williams Ski Slope](https://plan-home.com/color/ski-slope-sw-6518)
- [Behr Shiny Luster](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shiny-luster)
- [Behr Silent White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silent-white)
- [Benjamin Moore Pure White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pure-white-oc-64)
- [Behr Silver Polish](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-polish)
- [Benjamin Moore Stone White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-white-2120-70)
- [Behr White Lie](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-white-lie)
- [Benjamin Moore Mineral Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mineral-ice-2132-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Marilyn's Dress](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-marilyns-dress-2125-60)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Winsome Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/winsome-grey-sw-9624)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Site White](https://plan-home.com/color/site-white-sw-7070)
- [Sherwin Williams Rhinestone](https://plan-home.com/color/rhinestone-sw-7656)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Tipped Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-tipped-sage-sw-9642)
- [Sherwin Williams Reflection](https://plan-home.com/color/reflection-sw-7661)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Enchant](https://plan-home.com/color/enchant-sw-6555)
- [Sherwin Williams Radiant Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/radiant-lilac-sw-0074)
- [Sherwin Williams Feathery Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/feathery-lilac-sw-7141)
- [Sherwin Williams Veri Berri](https://plan-home.com/color/veri-berri-sw-9069)
- [Sherwin Williams Spangle](https://plan-home.com/color/spangle-sw-6834)
- [Sherwin Williams Baroness](https://plan-home.com/color/baroness-sw-6837)
- [Sherwin Williams Vigorous Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vigorous-violet-sw-6838)

## 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.