Intrepid Grey 9556 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E0E2E0, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Stone from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0E2E0 · 9556
Intrepid Grey
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Intrepid Grey Technical Profile
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Intrepid Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Intrepid Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsIntrepid Grey
Nearly identical
BehrAncient Stone
Ancient Stone
Behr
Nearly identical
Silver Dust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Regency White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aria
PPG
Nearly identical
Pearl River
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Heirloom Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Beryl Pearl
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gray Wonder
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vapor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blackened
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Intrepid Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Intrepid Grey
#E0E2E0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Intrepid Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Intrepid Grey 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 Intrepid Grey.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Intrepid Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Intrepid Grey have?
Intrepid Grey 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 Intrepid Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Intrepid Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Intrepid Grey are Ancient Stone by Behr (a near-identical match), Silver Dust by Valspar (a near-identical match), Regency White by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Intrepid 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 Intrepid Grey?
Intrepid Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Intrepid Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.