Mercurial 9550 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D1CCC6, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cotton Grey from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #D1CCC6 · 9550
Mercurial
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mercurial Technical Profile
HEX Code#D1CCC6
RGB209, 204, 198
Estimated LRV60.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Mercurial
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cotton Grey
Behr
#D2CCC6
Close digital match
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
#D2CEC8
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Cool Slate
PPG
#D0CCC5
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Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
#D1CBC3
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Wish
Benjamin Moore
#D0CBC3
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Brown Rice
Kilz
#D1CEC9
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Moon Shot
Valspar
#D4CFC7
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Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
#D3CEC5
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Santo
Hirshfield's
#D6D2CE
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Santo
Vista Paint
#D7D3CC
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Colors That Work With Mercurial
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mercurial
#D1CCC6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mercurial
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mercurial 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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Mercurial — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mercurial have?
Mercurial 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 Mercurial from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mercurial are Cotton Grey by Behr (a close digital match), Burnished Clay by Behr (a close digital match), Silvered Fog by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mercurial'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 Mercurial?
Mercurial has a estimated lightness value of 60.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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