# Sherwin Williams Solitary Slate

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/solitary-slate-sw-9598](https://plan-home.com/color/solitary-slate-sw-9598)

Sherwin Williams Solitary Slate SW 9598 is a muted, medium-depth gray with a noticeable earthy brown-taupe cast. Its low-saturation character keeps it grounded rather than stark, making it especially effective for living room walls, studies, or painted built-ins. In warm artificial light, Solitary Slate can read a little softer and more brown; cleaner daylight brings forward its restrained gray side. Pair it with creamy off-whites, charcoal details, aged brass, natural oak, and linen upholstery for a layered, material-focused interior. On cabinetry or an exterior trim application, this shade offers more presence than a pale neutral without becoming overly dark.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Solitary Slate
- **Color code:** SW 9598
- **HEX:** #80796d
- **RGB:** 128, 121, 109
- **LRV:** 19.47%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Warm + Welcoming

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 38° Saturation: 14.84% Value: 50.2%
- **HSL:** hsl(38, 8, 46)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.47 Yellow: 14.84 Key: 49.8
- **YIQ:** Y: 121.725 I: 8.027 Q: -2.254
- **XYZ:** X: 18.499 Y: 19.368 Z: 17.228
- **CIE Lab:** L:51.115 a:0.472 b:7.543
- **CIE Luv:** L:51.115 u:4.854 v:9.916
- **Decimal:** 8419693
- **Hunter Lab:** 44.009, -1.984, 7.597

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Anonymous](https://plan-home.com/color/anonymous-sw-7046)
- [Benjamin Moore River Silt](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-river-silt-csp-180)
- [Benjamin Moore Carter Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carter-gray-cw-80)
- [Benjamin Moore Sparrow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sparrow-af-720)
- [Sherwin Williams Settlement](https://plan-home.com/color/settlement-sw-9594)
- [Benjamin Moore Randolph Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-randolph-stone-cw-75)
- [Behr Slippery Shale](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-slippery-shale)
- [Behr Smoky Trout](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-smoky-trout)
- [Benjamin Moore Gargoyle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gargoyle-1546)
- [RAL Classic Pearl mouse grey](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-mouse-grey-ral-7048)
- [Behr Aged Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aged-olive)
- [Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/adaptive-shade-sw-7053)
- [Sherwin Williams Carriage Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/carriage-stone-sw-9614)
- [Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cromwell-gray-hc-103)
- [Behr Unpredictable Hue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-unpredictable-hue)
- [Behr Manuscript](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-manuscript)
- [Benjamin Moore Porcini](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-porcini-csp-195)
- [Benjamin Moore Stampede](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stampede-979)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Summit Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/summit-gray-sw-7669)
- [Sherwin Williams Pewter Cast](https://plan-home.com/color/pewter-cast-sw-7673)
- [Sherwin Williams Going Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/going-grey-sw-9554)
- [Sherwin Williams Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569)
- [Sherwin Williams Dovetail](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-dovetail)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Thunder Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/thunder-gray-sw-7645)
- [Sherwin Williams Limestone](https://plan-home.com/color/limestone-sw-9599)
- [Sherwin Williams Carriage Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/carriage-stone-sw-9614)
- [Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/urbane-bronze-sw-7048)
- [Sherwin Williams Prelude](https://plan-home.com/color/prelude-sw-9620)

## 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.