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Auger Shell

30%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Auger Shell 9159 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9F9291, LRV 30 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Auger Shell Technical Profile

HEX Code#9F9291
RGB159, 146, 145
LRV30.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Auger Shell in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Auger Shell in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsAuger Shell
Nearly identical
PPGGray Violet

Gray Violet

PPG

Nearly identical

Monsoon

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Channel Seal Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Tribeca

Behr

Very similar

Luberon

Vista Paint

Very similar

Silvered Purple

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Mauve Blush

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Forlorn

Kilz

Very similar

Sparrow

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Charleston Gray

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Telegrey 1

RAL

Visible difference

Wool .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Auger Shell

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Auger Shell

#9F9291

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9C85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Auger Shell

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Channel Seal Gray

Complement

Artemisia

Auger Shell Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wild Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laudable Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Synergy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Auger Shell.

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Armadillo

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Pewter Tankard

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Summit Gray

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#959491

Tin Lizzie

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

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#D1D2DC

Dash of Pepper

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#73695A

Veiled Spotlight

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#CFD5D7

Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Auger Shell — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Auger Shell have?
Auger Shell by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Auger Shell in your own space before committing.
What colors match Auger Shell from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Auger Shell are Gray Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Monsoon by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Heliotrope by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Auger Shell'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 Auger Shell?
Auger Shell has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.0, 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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