Polished Concrete 9167 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9E9793, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bleached Shadow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E9793 · 9167
Polished Concrete
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Polished Concrete Technical Profile
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Polished Concrete in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Polished Concrete in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPolished Concrete
Nearly identical
ValsparBleached Shadow
Bleached Shadow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Historic Monument
Kilz
Nearly identical
Soho Loft
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wind in the Willows
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Sparrow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fashion Gray
Behr
Very similar
Padlock Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sparrow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Polished Concrete
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polished Concrete
#9E9793
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polished Concrete
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polished Concrete 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 Polished Concrete.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Polished Concrete — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polished Concrete have?
Polished Concrete by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Polished Concrete in your own space before committing.
What colors match Polished Concrete from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polished Concrete are Bleached Shadow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Historic Monument by Kilz (a near-identical match), Soho Loft by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Polished Concrete'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 Polished Concrete?
Polished Concrete has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.5, 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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Why Polished Concrete's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.