# Sherwin Williams Piedmont

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/piedmont-sw-9657](https://plan-home.com/color/piedmont-sw-9657)

Sherwin Williams Piedmont SW 9657 is a pale, muted green-gray with a soft mineral cast rather than a bright botanical look. Its low saturation keeps the color quiet on large walls, while the gentle green undertone becomes more noticeable in clear daylight. Under warm evening lighting, Piedmont can read closer to a softened gray with a faint hint of sage. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, mudrooms, and kitchens where white trim, pale oak, limestone, or brushed nickel add crisp contrast. For cabinetry or an exterior accent, pair it with warm off-whites and charcoal details to keep its subtle green character visible.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Piedmont
- **Color code:** SW 9657
- **HEX:** #c2cec5
- **RGB:** 194, 206, 197
- **LRV:** 59.77%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey, Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Rustic + Refined

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 135° Saturation: 5.83% Value: 80.78%
- **HSL:** hsl(135, 11, 78)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 5.83 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.37 Key: 19.22
- **YIQ:** Y: 201.386 I: -4.259 Q: -5.339
- **XYZ:** X: 54.395 Y: 59.643 Z: 61.455
- **CIE Lab:** L:81.644 a:-5.755 b:3.068
- **CIE Luv:** L:81.644 u:-6.23 v:5.593
- **Decimal:** 12766917
- **Hunter Lab:** 77.229, -9.427, 6.88

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rainwashed](https://plan-home.com/color/rainwashed-sw-6211)
- [Sherwin Williams Copen Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/copen-blue-sw-0068)
- [Behr Mountain Falls](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mountain-falls)
- [Benjamin Moore Sage Tint](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sage-tint-458)
- [Benjamin Moore Turquoise Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-turquoise-mist-695)
- [Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palladian-blue-hc-144)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodlawn-blue-hc-147)
- [Behr Frosted Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-frosted-sage)
- [Benjamin Moore Bali](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bali-702)
- [Behr Nature'S Reflection](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-natures-reflection)
- [Benjamin Moore Crystalline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-crystalline-af-485)
- [Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-quiet-moments-1563)
- [Benjamin Moore Swept Away](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-swept-away-701)
- [Behr Frosted Jade](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-frosted-jade)
- [Sherwin Williams Slow Green](https://plan-home.com/color/slow-green-sw-6456)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Marlin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-marlin-2139-50)
- [Behr Breezeway](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-breezeway)
- [Behr Shy Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shy-green)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rock Candy](https://plan-home.com/color/rock-candy-sw-6231)
- [Sherwin Williams Copen Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/copen-blue-sw-0068)
- [Sherwin Williams Rainwashed](https://plan-home.com/color/rainwashed-sw-6211)
- [Sherwin Williams Window Pane](https://plan-home.com/color/window-pane-sw-6210)
- [Sherwin Williams Glimmer](https://plan-home.com/color/glimmer-sw-6476)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Quietude](https://plan-home.com/color/quietude-sw-6212)
- [Sherwin Williams Kind Green](https://plan-home.com/color/kind-green-sw-6457)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Radiant Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/radiant-lilac-sw-0074)
- [Sherwin Williams Ruby Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ruby-violet-sw-9076)
- [Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-dandy-sw-6284)
- [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)
- [Sherwin Williams Grape Harvest](https://plan-home.com/color/grape-harvest-sw-6285)

## 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.