Piedmont 9657 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C2CEC5, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Froth from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2CEC5 · 9657
Piedmont
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Piedmont Technical Profile
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Piedmont in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Piedmont in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPiedmont
Nearly identical
ValsparOcean Froth
Ocean Froth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Amelia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Amelia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Clover
PPG
Nearly identical
Azul Tequila
Behr
Nearly identical
Sage Tint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coastal Mist
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Water .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Granite
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Loden Frost
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Piedmont
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Piedmont
#C2CEC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Piedmont
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Piedmont 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 Piedmont.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Piedmont — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Piedmont have?
Piedmont 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 Piedmont in your own space before committing.
What colors match Piedmont from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Piedmont are Ocean Froth by Valspar (a near-identical match), Amelia by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Teresa's Green by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Piedmont'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 Piedmont?
Piedmont has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.6, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Piedmont's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.