Bedrock by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Bedrock

34%LRV Value
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Bedrock Technical Profile

What color is Bedrock? It's a medium warm neutral with the hex code #9E9D99. Colors similar to Bedrock include MPC Neutro Grey, Vista Paint Smoky Tone, Benjamin Moore Vintage Pewter. Bedrock has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 34 gives Bedrock depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Bedrock pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#9E9D99
RGB158, 157, 153
LRV33.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors Similar to Bedrock

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Neutro Grey

MPC

Nearly identical

Smoky Tone

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Vintage Pewter

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gateway Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Manor House Gray

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Smoky Tone

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Pearl Light Grey

RAL

Very similar

Sleepy Kitten

Valspar

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bedrock

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bedrock

#9E9D99

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A1AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bedrock

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Secret Moss

Complement

Pencil Sketch

Bedrock Room Palettes

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

Walls

Winter Walk

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chamois

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Kingston

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clematis

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Danube

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Bedrock.

Polished Concrete

Sherwin-Williams · 9167

#9E9793

Coastal Plain

Sherwin-Williams · 6192

#9FA694

Pewter Tankard

Sherwin-Williams · 23

#A39B90

Smooth Stone

Sherwin-Williams · 9568

#A8A298

African Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 9162

#939899

Rare Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 6199

#A6A69B

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Wisp of Cocoa

Valspar · 8004-13B

#DECDBC

Sage Gray

Behr · 710F-4

#98B3A5

Spring Lilac

PPG · 1170-4

#B1B3CB

Wenge

Benjamin Moore · AF-180

#3D2E2C

Vintage Velvet

Behr · PPU15-18

#48516A

Highlights

Valspar · 8006-8A

#C9D0D4

Bedrock — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bedrock have?
Bedrock by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Bedrock from other brands?
The closest matches are Neutro Grey by MPC (#9A9A98), Smoky Tone by Vista Paint (#9D9D9C), Vintage Pewter by Benjamin Moore (#A19F98). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bedrock?
Bedrock has an LRV of 33.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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