Piedmont 9657 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C2CEC5, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #C2CEC5 · 9657
Piedmont
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Piedmont Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2CEC5
RGB194, 206, 197
Estimated LRV59.6
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 Piedmont
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ocean Froth
Valspar
#C1CCC3
Close digital match
Amelia
Vista Paint
#BFCCC2
Close digital match
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
#C0CDC2
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Amelia
Hirshfield's
#BECCC2
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White Clover
PPG
#C4D1C6
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Azul Tequila
Behr
#C0CFC7
Close digital match
Sage Tint
Benjamin Moore
#C0CEC3
Close digital match
Coastal Mist
Dutch Boy
#C0CCC6
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Water .02
Colorhouse
#BCC8BC
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Dunn-Edwards
#C8D1C4
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Colors That Work With Piedmont
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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
Digital 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
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Piedmont — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Piedmont have?
Piedmont 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 Piedmont from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Piedmont are Ocean Froth by Valspar (a close digital match), Amelia by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Teresa's Green by Farrow & Ball (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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