Scattered Showers 9559 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7B8285, LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flagstone Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7B8285 · 9559
Scattered Showers
22%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Scattered Showers Technical Profile
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Scattered Showers in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Scattered Showers in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsScattered Showers
Nearly identical
PPGFlagstone Grey
Flagstone Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Refined Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Englewood Cliffs
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Legendary Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Chipped Granite
Kilz
Nearly identical
London Road
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
London Road
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Storm Cloud
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Academy Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Scattered Showers
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Scattered Showers
#7B8285
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Scattered Showers
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Scattered Showers 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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Scattered Showers — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Scattered Showers have?
Scattered Showers by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Scattered Showers in your own space before committing.
What colors match Scattered Showers from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scattered Showers are Flagstone Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Refined Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Englewood Cliffs by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Scattered Showers'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 Scattered Showers?
Scattered Showers has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.9, 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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Why Scattered Showers's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.