Alloy 9569 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8E8A81, estimated LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Big Apple from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #8E8A81 · 9569
Alloy
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Alloy Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E8A81
RGB142, 138, 129
Estimated LRV25.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Big Apple
Valspar
#8E8A81
Close digital match
Highland Country
Dunn-Edwards
#918D83
Close digital match
Timber Town
Behr
#908D85
Close digital match
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
#8C877F
Close digital match
Sultry Castle
Vista Paint
#928B81
Close digital match
Castle Gate
Benjamin Moore
#918A81
Close digital match
Greystoke
Hirshfield's
#88857D
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Winter Feather
PPG
#948E82
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#918C87
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Colors That Work With Alloy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alloy
#8E8A81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alloy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alloy 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
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Alloy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alloy have?
Alloy by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Alloy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alloy are Big Apple by Valspar (a close digital match), Highland Country by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Timber Town by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Alloy'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 Alloy?
Alloy has a estimated lightness value of 25.5, 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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Why Alloy's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.