# Sherwin Williams Smooth Stone

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/smooth-stone-sw-9568](https://plan-home.com/color/smooth-stone-sw-9568)

Sherwin Williams Smooth Stone SW 9568 is a muted mid-tone gray-beige with a gently warm, stony cast. Its low saturation keeps it from reading overtly tan, while the subtle beige and taupe influence prevents it from feeling cold or blue. In bright natural light, Smooth Stone can appear like a soft weathered gray; under warmer bulbs, its earthy undertones become more noticeable. It suits living room walls, bedrooms, hallways, or painted built-ins where a grounded neutral is wanted without the starkness of a pale gray. Pair it with creamy off-whites, charcoal accents, warm wood, aged brass, and natural linen for a layered, material-focused look.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Smooth Stone
- **Color code:** SW 9568
- **HEX:** #a8a298
- **RGB:** 168, 162, 152
- **LRV:** 36.60%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 37° Saturation: 9.52% Value: 65.88%
- **HSL:** hsl(37, 8, 63)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.57 Yellow: 9.52 Key: 34.12
- **YIQ:** Y: 162.654 I: 6.789 Q: -1.843
- **XYZ:** X: 34.735 Y: 36.433 Z: 34.9
- **CIE Lab:** L:66.849 a:0.367 b:5.971
- **CIE Luv:** L:66.849 u:4.101 v:8.427
- **Decimal:** 11051672
- **Hunter Lab:** 60.36, -2.908, 7.971

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-fawn-brindle)
- [Behr True Taupewood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-true-taupewood)
- [Benjamin Moore River Reflections](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-river-reflections-1552)
- [Sherwin Williams Functional Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/functional-gray-sw-7024)
- [Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rockport-gray-hc-105)
- [Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/intellectual-gray-sw-7045)
- [Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/dorian-gray-sw-7017)
- [Sherwin Williams Western Reserve](https://plan-home.com/color/western-reserve-sw-9597)
- [Benjamin Moore Upper West Side](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-upper-west-side-csp-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Hibernate](https://plan-home.com/color/hibernate-sw-9573)
- [Behr Fashion Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fashion-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Willow Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-willow-creek-1468)
- [Sherwin Williams Downing Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/downing-stone-sw-2821)
- [Benjamin Moore Quicksand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-quicksand-csp-200)
- [Sherwin Williams Pewter Tankard](https://plan-home.com/color/pewter-tankard-sw-0023)
- [Sherwin Williams Mega Greige](https://plan-home.com/color/mega-greige-sw-7031)
- [Behr Rustic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rustic-taupe)
- [Sherwin Williams Rushing River](https://plan-home.com/color/rushing-river-sw-7746)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams March Wind](https://plan-home.com/color/march-wind-sw-7668)
- [Sherwin Williams Zircon](https://plan-home.com/color/zircon-sw-7667)
- [Sherwin Williams Light French Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/light-french-gray-sw-0055)
- [Sherwin Williams Knitting Needles](https://plan-home.com/color/knitting-needles-sw-7672)
- [Sherwin Williams Silverplate](https://plan-home.com/color/silverplate-sw-7649)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Solitary Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/solitary-slate-sw-9598)
- [Sherwin Williams Anonymous](https://plan-home.com/color/anonymous-sw-7046)
- [Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/adaptive-shade-sw-7053)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-clay-sw-9172)
- [Sherwin Williams Pavestone](https://plan-home.com/color/pavestone-sw-7642)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [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)

## 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.