Settlement 9594 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7E7970, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eagle Ridge from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #7E7970 · 9594
Settlement
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Settlement Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E7970
RGB126, 121, 112
Estimated LRV19.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#7D776C
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#807C72
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#81796F
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Wall Street Grey
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#7B756B
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#817D72
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Vigilant
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#7F776B
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Metal Fringe
Dunn-Edwards
#837E74
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#837D70
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#898176
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Colors That Work With Settlement
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Settlement
#7E7970
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0A77A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Settlement
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Settlement 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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Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Settlement have?
Settlement by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Settlement from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Settlement are Eagle Ridge by Behr (a close digital match), Slippery Shale by Behr (a close digital match), Empire by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Settlement'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 Settlement?
Settlement has a estimated lightness value of 19.3, 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 Settlement's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.