Grey Heron 9566 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D6D2CA, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goose Feathers from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6D2CA · 9566
Grey Heron
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grey Heron Technical Profile
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Grey Heron in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grey Heron in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGrey Heron
Nearly identical
ValsparGoose Feathers
Goose Feathers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Abalone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smooth Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Santo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bowstring
Behr
Nearly identical
Subtlety Is Best
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Origami
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grey Heron
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grey Heron
#D6D2CA
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 Grey Heron
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grey Heron 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 Grey Heron.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grey Heron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grey Heron have?
Grey Heron by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grey Heron in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grey Heron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grey Heron are Goose Feathers by Valspar (a near-identical match), Abalone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Smooth Stone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grey Heron'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 Grey Heron?
Grey Heron has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grey Heron's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.