Mercurial 9550 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D1CCC6, 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.
Ref. #D1CCC6 · 9550
Mercurial
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mercurial Technical Profile
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Mercurial in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mercurial in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMercurial
Nearly identical
BehrCotton Grey
Cotton Grey
Behr
Nearly identical
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cool Slate
PPG
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Wish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brown Rice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Moon Shot
Valspar
Nearly identical
Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Santo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Santo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mercurial
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Mercurial.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mercurial — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mercurial have?
Mercurial 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 Mercurial in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mercurial from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mercurial are Cotton Grey by Behr (a near-identical match), Burnished Clay by Behr (a near-identical match), Silvered Fog by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Mercurial's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.