Fortitude 9562 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C6C5C1, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Sateen from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C6C5C1 · 9562
Fortitude
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fortitude Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6C5C1
RGB198, 197, 193
Estimated LRV55.8
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 →
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#C7C5C1
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#C7C6C3
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Boardwalk
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#C8C6C2
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Snowglory
Hirshfield's
#C8C8C4
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Neutral Territory
Dunn-Edwards
#C4C2BE
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Snowglory
Vista Paint
#C7C7C2
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Harbor
Benjamin Moore
#C8C8C3
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Notre Dame
Valspar
#C9C9C3
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Misted Silver
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#CBC7C2
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Agate Grey
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#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Fortitude
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fortitude
#C6C5C1
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 Fortitude
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fortitude 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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Fortitude — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fortitude have?
Fortitude 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 Fortitude from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fortitude are Silver Sateen by Behr (a close digital match), Silver City by Behr (a close digital match), Silver Band by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fortitude'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 Fortitude?
Fortitude has a estimated lightness value of 55.8, 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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