Acier 9170 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9E9991, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beachwood Drive from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E9991 · 9170
Acier
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Acier Technical Profile
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Acier in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Acier in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAcier
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBeachwood Drive
Beachwood Drive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dusky Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gothic Arch
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Old Monterey Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Fashion Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Aspen Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cloudy Today
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lost Space
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cloudy Today
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Acier
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Acier
#9E9991
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Acier
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Acier Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Acier.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Acier — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Acier have?
Acier by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Acier in your own space before committing.
What colors match Acier from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acier are Beachwood Drive by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dusky Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gothic Arch by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Acier's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Acier?
Acier has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Acier's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.