Pachyderm 9596 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BAB3A6, estimated LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Urban Gateway from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #BAB3A6 · 9596
Pachyderm
45%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pachyderm Technical Profile
HEX Code#BAB3A6
RGB186, 179, 166
Estimated LRV45.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#B7B2A6
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#BFB7A9
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#BFB6A9
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#B5AFA0
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Colors That Work With Pachyderm
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pachyderm
#BAB3A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pachyderm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pachyderm 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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Pachyderm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pachyderm have?
Pachyderm 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 Pachyderm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pachyderm are Urban Gateway by Kilz (a close digital match), Natural Process by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Pewter Patter by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pachyderm'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 Pachyderm?
Pachyderm has a estimated lightness value of 45.4, 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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