Green Onyx by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Ref. #989A82 · 9128

Green Onyx

31%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Green Onyx 9128 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #989A82, LRV 31 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shadow Taupe from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Green Onyx Technical Profile

HEX Code#989A82
RGB152, 154, 130
LRV31.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Green Onyx in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Green Onyx in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsGreen Onyx
Nearly identical
BehrShadow Taupe

Shadow Taupe

Behr

Nearly identical

Wainscot Green

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Battle Harbor

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mistletoe

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Wainscot Green

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Tuscan Olive

Valspar

Nearly identical

Restoration

PPG

Very similar

Lichen

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Cypress Garden

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Weeping Willow

Kilz

Very similar

Glass .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Stone Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Green Onyx

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Green Onyx

#989A82

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#96AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Green Onyx

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Union Springs

Complement

Soft Charcoal

Green Onyx Room Palettes

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

Walls

First Star

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Escapade Gold

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Kingston

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Green Onyx.

Green Earth

Sherwin-Williams · 7748

#9A9883

Rookwood Jade

Sherwin-Williams · 2812

#979F7F

At Ease Soldier

Sherwin-Williams · 9127

#9E9985

Jade Dragon

Sherwin-Williams · 9129

#909886

Keystone Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7504

#9E9284

Elephant Ear

Sherwin-Williams · 9168

#988F85

More gray colors from other brands

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

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Green Onyx — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Green Onyx have?
Green Onyx by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) 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 Green Onyx in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Onyx from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Onyx are Shadow Taupe by Behr (a near-identical match), Wainscot Green by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Battle Harbor by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Green Onyx'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 Green Onyx?
Green Onyx has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.4, 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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