# Sherwin Williams Pachyderm

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/pachyderm-sw-9596](https://plan-home.com/color/pachyderm-sw-9596)

Sherwin Williams Pachyderm SW 9596 is a muted light greige with a soft beige cast and a gently weathered, mineral-like appearance. Its low saturation keeps it from reading overly yellow, while the gray influence gives the color a quiet, grounded depth. In bright daylight, Pachyderm can appear lighter and more stone-like; warmer artificial lighting is likely to bring its beige side forward. It suits living room and bedroom walls, as well as cabinetry when a softer alternative to crisp white is wanted. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, linen upholstery, aged brass, and charcoal or deep brown accents for clear contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Pachyderm
- **Color code:** SW 9596
- **HEX:** #bab3a6
- **RGB:** 186, 179, 166
- **LRV:** 45.22%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Greige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Warm + Welcoming

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 39° Saturation: 10.75% Value: 72.94%
- **HSL:** hsl(39, 13, 69)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.76 Yellow: 10.75 Key: 27.06
- **YIQ:** Y: 179.611 I: 8.349 Q: -2.565
- **XYZ:** X: 43.251 Y: 45.433 Z: 42.557
- **CIE Lab:** L:73.176 a:0.204 b:7.523
- **CIE Luv:** L:73.176 u:4.87 v:10.802
- **Decimal:** 12235686
- **Hunter Lab:** 67.404, -3.418, 9.749

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Whisper](https://plan-home.com/color/whisper-sw-9591)
- [Benjamin Moore Plymouth Rock](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-plymouth-rock-1543)
- [Behr Park Avenue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-park-avenue)
- [Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cosmopolitan-csp-100)
- [Behr Grey Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grey-mist)
- [Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-northern-cliffs-1536)
- [Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/analytical-gray-sw-7051)
- [Sherwin Williams Amazing Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/amazing-gray-sw-7044)
- [Behr Camping Tent](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-camping-tent)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Fox](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-fox-2108-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Anew Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/anew-gray-sw-7030)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-gray-sw-0049)
- [Benjamin Moore Pashmina](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pashmina-af-100)
- [Benjamin Moore Thunder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thunder-af-685)
- [Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/mindful-gray-sw-7016)
- [RAL Classic Pebble grey](https://plan-home.com/color/pebble-grey-ral-7032)
- [Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-himalayan-trek-1542)
- [Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/requisite-gray-sw-7023)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Big Chill](https://plan-home.com/color/big-chill-sw-7648)
- [Sherwin Williams Touch of Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/touch-of-grey-sw-9549)
- [Sherwin Williams On the Rocks](https://plan-home.com/color/on-the-rocks-sw-7671)
- [Sherwin Williams Snowfall](https://plan-home.com/color/snowfall-sw-6000)
- [Sherwin Williams Ghosted](https://plan-home.com/color/ghosted-sw-9545)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Illusion](https://plan-home.com/color/illusion-sw-9592)
- [Sherwin Williams Ethereal Mood](https://plan-home.com/color/ethereal-mood-sw-7639)
- [Sherwin Williams River Reed](https://plan-home.com/color/river-reed-sw-9534)
- [Sherwin Williams Zeus](https://plan-home.com/color/zeus-sw-7744)
- [Sherwin Williams Gray Area](https://plan-home.com/color/gray-area-sw-7052)

## 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.