Bedrock 9563 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9E9D99, estimated LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shadowy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #9E9D99 · 9563
Bedrock
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Bedrock Technical Profile
HEX Code#9E9D99
RGB158, 157, 153
Estimated LRV33.7
UndertoneNeutral
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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 →
Shadowy
PPG
#A19E98
Close digital match
Chateau Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#A19E98
Close digital match
Smoky Tone
Vista Paint
#9D9D9C
Close digital match
Vintage Pewter
Benjamin Moore
#A19F98
Close digital match
Grayve-Yard
Behr
#A1A19F
Close digital match
Smoky Tone
Hirshfield's
#9D9E9D
Close digital match
Padlock Gray
Dutch Boy
#9B9893
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RAL
#9C9C9C
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#9D9C9C
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Colors That Work With Bedrock
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bedrock
#9E9D99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Bedrock 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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Bedrock — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bedrock have?
Bedrock by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Bedrock from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bedrock are Shadowy by PPG (a close digital match), Chateau Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Smoky Tone by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Bedrock'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 Bedrock?
Bedrock has a estimated lightness value of 33.7, 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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