Meander 9522 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B6AE99, estimated LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Finnie Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #B6AE99 · 9522
Meander
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Meander Technical Profile
HEX Code#B6AE99
RGB182, 174, 153
Estimated LRV42.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Meander
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Meander
#B6AE99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Meander
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Meander 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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Meander — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Meander have?
Meander 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 Meander from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Meander are Finnie Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), True Khaki by PPG (a close digital match), Soothing Sage by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Meander'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 Meander?
Meander has a estimated lightness value of 42.5, 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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