Honed Soapstone 9126 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9D9887, 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.
Ref. #9D9887 · 9126
Honed Soapstone
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Honed Soapstone Technical Profile
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Honed Soapstone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Honed Soapstone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHoned Soapstone
Nearly identical
BehrDusty Olive
Dusty Olive
Behr
Nearly identical
Gettysburg Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Squirrel'S Tail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sylvan
PPG
Nearly identical
Rock Wall
Vista Paint
Very similar
Orestes
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Greyswood
Kilz
Very similar
Sweet Carolina
Valspar
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone Cottage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honed Soapstone
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Honed Soapstone.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Honed Soapstone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Honed Soapstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honed Soapstone are Dusty Olive by Behr (a near-identical match), Gettysburg Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), River Gorge Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Honed Soapstone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.