# Sherwin Williams Storm Warning

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/storm-warning-sw-9555](https://plan-home.com/color/storm-warning-sw-9555)

Sherwin Williams Storm Warning SW 9555 is a muted, medium-dark gray with a subtle warm cast that keeps it from reading blue or stark. Its low saturation gives it a softened, weathered look, closer to charcoal stone than a crisp architectural gray. In bright natural light, Storm Warning can appear like a balanced gray, while lower or warmer lighting may bring out its faint earthy beige-brown influence. It suits studies, dining rooms, exterior siding, and cabinetry where a grounded neutral is wanted without the heaviness of near-black. Pair it with creamy off-whites, natural oak, aged brass, black metal, and pale limestone for a restrained, material-focused palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Storm Warning
- **Color code:** SW 9555
- **HEX:** #696863
- **RGB:** 105, 104, 99
- **LRV:** 13.73%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 50° Saturation: 5.71% Value: 41.18%
- **HSL:** hsl(50, 3, 40)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.95 Yellow: 5.71 Key: 58.82
- **YIQ:** Y: 103.729 I: 2.203 Q: -1.344
- **XYZ:** X: 13.028 Y: 13.805 Z: 13.779
- **CIE Lab:** L:43.952 a:-0.615 b:2.953
- **CIE Luv:** L:43.952 u:0.848 v:3.939
- **Decimal:** 6908003
- **Hunter Lab:** 37.155, -2.433, 4.02

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal](https://plan-home.com/color/kendall-charcoal-hc-166)
- [Behr Mined Coal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mined-coal)
- [Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-burnt-ember-csp-120)
- [Behr Chinchilla](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chinchilla)
- [Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/grizzle-gray-sw-7068)
- [Behr Black Locust](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-locust)
- [Sherwin Williams Night Owl](https://plan-home.com/color/night-owl-sw-7061)
- [Benjamin Moore Overcoat](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-overcoat-cc-544)
- [Sherwin Williams Braintree](https://plan-home.com/color/braintree-sw-9595)
- [RAL Classic Quartz grey](https://plan-home.com/color/quartz-grey-ral-7039)
- [Behr Shadows](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shadows)
- [Sherwin Williams Limestone](https://plan-home.com/color/limestone-sw-9599)
- [Sherwin Williams Thunderous](https://plan-home.com/color/thunderous-sw-6201)
- [Benjamin Moore City Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-city-shadow-csp-60)
- [RAL Classic Mouse grey](https://plan-home.com/color/mouse-grey-ral-7005)
- [Benjamin Moore Windy City](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-windy-city-csp-150)
- [Behr Ancestral](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ancestral)
- [Behr Welded Iron](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-welded-iron)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Summit Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/summit-gray-sw-7669)
- [Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/classic-french-gray-sw-0077)
- [Sherwin Williams Bedrock](https://plan-home.com/color/bedrock-sw-9563)
- [Sherwin Williams Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569)
- [Sherwin Williams Thunderous](https://plan-home.com/color/thunderous-sw-6201)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Braintree](https://plan-home.com/color/braintree-sw-9595)

## 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 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)
- [Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/charcoal-blue-sw-2739)

## 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.