Portsmouth 9644 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #768482, estimated LRV 22 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apollo Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #768482 · 9644
Portsmouth
22%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Portsmouth Technical Profile
HEX Code#768482
RGB118, 132, 130
Estimated LRV22.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Portsmouth
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Portsmouth
#768482
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#829CAB
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Portsmouth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Portsmouth 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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Portsmouth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Portsmouth have?
Portsmouth by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) 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 Portsmouth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Portsmouth are Apollo Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Templeton Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Juniper Ash by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Portsmouth'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 Portsmouth?
Portsmouth has a estimated lightness value of 22.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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