Guild Grey 9561 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D2D1CB, estimated LRV 64 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Thistle Down from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #D2D1CB · 9561
Guild Grey
64%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Guild Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2D1CB
RGB210, 209, 203
Estimated LRV63.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Guild Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Guild Grey
#D2D1CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Guild Grey
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Guild Grey Room Palettes
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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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Guild Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Guild Grey have?
Guild Grey by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Guild Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Guild Grey are Silver Thistle Down by Valspar (a close digital match), Origami by Kilz (a close digital match), Gazebo Gray by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Guild Grey'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 Guild Grey?
Guild Grey has a estimated lightness value of 63.6, 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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