Felted Wool 9171 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #979083, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Countryside from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #979083 · 9171
Felted Wool
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Felted Wool Technical Profile
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Felted Wool in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Felted Wool in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFelted Wool
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCountryside
Countryside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Utility Wear
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stone Castle Greige
PPG
Nearly identical
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Nearly identical
Smokey Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Camel's Hump
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Artichoke
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cathedral Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Felted Wool
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Felted Wool
#979083
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Felted Wool
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Felted Wool 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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Felted Wool.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Felted Wool — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Felted Wool have?
Felted Wool by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Felted Wool in your own space before committing.
What colors match Felted Wool from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Felted Wool are Countryside by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Utility Wear by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Stone Castle Greige by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Felted Wool'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 Felted Wool?
Felted Wool has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.2, 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 Felted Wool's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.