Intrepid Grey 9556 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E0E2E0, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #E0E2E0 · 9556
Intrepid Grey
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Intrepid Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#E0E2E0
RGB224, 226, 224
Estimated LRV75.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Intrepid Grey
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ancient Stone
Behr
#E0E2E1
Close digital match
Silver Dust
Valspar
#E2E3E1
Close digital match
Regency White
Kilz
#E0E3E2
Close digital match
Aria
PPG
#E3E4E2
Close digital match
Pearl River
Benjamin Moore
#DDE0DF
Close digital match
Heirloom Silver
Vista Paint
#E3E5E4
Close digital match
Beryl Pearl
Hirshfield's
#E2E3DF
Close digital match
Gray Wonder
Dunn-Edwards
#E5E8E6
Close digital match
Vapor
Dutch Boy
#DCDCDA
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Blackened
Farrow & Ball
#DDDBD9
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Intrepid Grey
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Intrepid Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Intrepid Grey are Ancient Stone by Behr (a close digital match), Silver Dust by Valspar (a close digital match), Regency White by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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