Cornwall Slate 9131 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #949488, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sage Heather from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #949488 · 9131
Cornwall Slate
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cornwall Slate Technical Profile
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Cornwall Slate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cornwall Slate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCornwall Slate
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSage Heather
Sage Heather
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Everlasting Sage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Storm Cloud Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hunters Hollow
Behr
Nearly identical
Everlasting Sage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Smoky Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dusky Parakeet
Valspar
Very similar
Lost Space
Kilz
Very similar
Steeped Tea
PPG
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cornwall Slate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cornwall Slate
#949488
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cornwall Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cornwall Slate 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cornwall Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cornwall Slate have?
Cornwall Slate by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Cornwall Slate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cornwall Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cornwall Slate are Sage Heather by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dapple Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Everlasting Sage by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cornwall Slate'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 Cornwall Slate?
Cornwall Slate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cornwall Slate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.