# Sherwin Williams Modern Lavender

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/modern-lavender-sw-9688](https://plan-home.com/color/modern-lavender-sw-9688)

Sherwin Williams Modern Lavender SW 9688 is a muted, medium-light gray with a cool blue-violet cast. Its low saturation keeps the color restrained, so it reads more like a softened mineral gray than a traditionally purple wall color. In bright daylight, the subtle blue notes may be easier to see, while lower or warmer lighting can make it appear calmer and more neutral. It suits bedrooms, home offices, and bathrooms where a quiet cool-toned backdrop is wanted. Pair Modern Lavender with crisp white trim, charcoal accents, pale oak, brushed nickel, or soft ivory textiles for a clean, layered look.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Modern Lavender
- **Color code:** SW 9688
- **HEX:** #a8aab3
- **RGB:** 168, 170, 179
- **LRV:** 40.47%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Classic + Collected

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 229° Saturation: 6.15% Value: 70.2%
- **HSL:** hsl(229, 7, 68)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 6.15 Magenta: 5.03 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.8
- **YIQ:** Y: 170.428 I: -4.084 Q: 2.378
- **XYZ:** X: 38.658 Y: 40.329 Z: 48.383
- **CIE Lab:** L:69.703 a:1.046 b:-4.855
- **CIE Luv:** L:69.703 u:-1.624 v:-7.394
- **Decimal:** 11053747
- **Hunter Lab:** 63.505, -2.474, -0.719

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Excalibur Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/excalibur-gray-2118-50)
- [Behr Masterpiece](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-masterpiece)
- [Behr Vanity](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vanity)
- [Benjamin Moore Pigeon Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pigeon-gray-2133-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Nickel](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nickel-2119-50)
- [Behr Great Falls](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-great-falls)
- [Behr Chivalrous](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chivalrous)
- [Sherwin Williams Mysterious Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/mysterious-mauve-sw-6262)
- [Benjamin Moore Yukon Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yukon-sky-1439)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Spring](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-spring-2120-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shadow-gray-2125-40)
- [Behr Ashberry](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ashberry)
- [Behr Supernova](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-supernova)
- [Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/swanky-gray-sw-6261)
- [Behr Power Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-power-gray)
- [Behr Classy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-classy)
- [Behr Coveted Gem](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coveted-gem)
- [Benjamin Moore Wisteria](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wisteria-af-585)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Opalescent](https://plan-home.com/color/opalescent-sw-9686)

## Darker monochromatic 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)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Mercurial](https://plan-home.com/color/mercurial-sw-9550)
- [Sherwin Williams Habitat](https://plan-home.com/color/habitat-sw-9608)
- [Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/intellectual-gray-sw-7045)
- [Sherwin Williams Lunar Lite](https://plan-home.com/color/lunar-lite-sw-9546)
- [Sherwin Williams Cocoon](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoon-sw-6173)
- [Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/crushed-ice-sw-7647)

## 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.