Alloy 9569 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8E8A81, 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.
Ref. #8E8A81 · 9569
Alloy
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Alloy Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E8A81
RGB142, 138, 129
LRV25.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Alloy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Alloy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAlloy
Nearly identical
ValsparBig Apple
Big Apple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Highland Country
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Timber Town
Behr
Nearly identical
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Castle Gate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Greystoke
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winter Feather
PPG
Very similar
Chalk Suede
Kilz
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Alloy
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Alloy.
More neutral colors from other brands
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Alloy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Alloy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alloy are Big Apple by Valspar (a near-identical match), Highland Country by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Timber Town by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Alloy's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.