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Autonomous

57%LRV Value
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Autonomous 9557 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C6C7C5, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cold Embrace from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Autonomous Technical Profile

HEX Code#C6C7C5
RGB198, 199, 197
LRV56.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Autonomous in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsAutonomous
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCold Embrace

Cold Embrace

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Paternoster

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Silver Band

PPG

Nearly identical

Paternoster

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Khaki Taupe

Kilz

Nearly identical

Garden Stone

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Metro Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Burnished Metal

Behr

Nearly identical

Gray Morn

Valspar

Nearly identical

Agate Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Skylight

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Autonomous

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Autonomous

#C6C7C5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Autonomous

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Boardwalk

Complement

Snowglory

Autonomous Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Greenfield

Pop

Parakeet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kendal Green

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Valiant Violet

Pop

Clematis

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Autonomous.

Tinsmith

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Antimony

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#C7C8C1

Fortitude

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Copen Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 68

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Alpaca

Sherwin-Williams · 7022

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Lattice

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More neutral colors from other brands

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

Pebbles

Valspar · 8004-48B

#C7C5CC

Storm Rolling In

Valspar · 8004-1D

#979193

Nightfall

Dunn-Edwards · DE5804

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Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore · 1266

#865A5E

Royal Proclamation

Vista Paint · 1297

#A89EBA

Autonomous — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Autonomous have?
Autonomous by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Autonomous in your own space before committing.
What colors match Autonomous from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Autonomous are Cold Embrace by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Paternoster by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Silver Band by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Autonomous'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 Autonomous?
Autonomous has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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