Honed Soapstone 9126 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9D9887, estimated LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Olive from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #9D9887 · 9126
Honed Soapstone
31%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Honed Soapstone Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D9887
RGB157, 152, 135
Estimated LRV31.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Honed Soapstone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honed Soapstone
#9D9887
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honed Soapstone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honed Soapstone 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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Honed Soapstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honed Soapstone have?
Honed Soapstone by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Honed Soapstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honed Soapstone are Dusty Olive by Behr (a close digital match), Gettysburg Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), River Gorge Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Honed Soapstone'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 Honed Soapstone?
Honed Soapstone has a estimated lightness value 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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