Skipping Rocks 9551 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D1D0C9, LRV 63 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Thistle Down from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1D0C9 · 9551
Skipping Rocks
63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Skipping Rocks Technical Profile
HEX Code#D1D0C9
RGB209, 208, 201
LRV62.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Skipping Rocks in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Skipping Rocks in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSkipping Rocks
Nearly identical
ValsparSilver Thistle Down
Silver Thistle Down
Valspar
Nearly identical
Polar Fox
Behr
Nearly identical
Polished Limestone
PPG
Nearly identical
Origami
Kilz
Nearly identical
So Chic!
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Barren Plain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Metro
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Skipping Rocks
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Skipping Rocks
#D1D0C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Skipping Rocks
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Skipping Rocks 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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Skipping Rocks — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Skipping Rocks have?
Skipping Rocks by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Skipping Rocks in your own space before committing.
What colors match Skipping Rocks from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Skipping Rocks are Silver Thistle Down by Valspar (a near-identical match), Polar Fox by Behr (a near-identical match), Polished Limestone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Skipping Rocks'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 Skipping Rocks?
Skipping Rocks has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.9, 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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Why Skipping Rocks's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.