Slate Violet by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Ref. #989192 · 9155

Slate Violet

29%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Slate Violet 9155 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #989192, LRV 29 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Storm Rolling In from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Slate Violet Technical Profile

HEX Code#989192
RGB152, 145, 146
LRV29.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Slate Violet in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Slate Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsSlate Violet
Nearly identical
ValsparStorm Rolling In

Storm Rolling In

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sparrow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Graylac

Behr

Nearly identical

Ashen Plum

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Mesmerized

Kilz

Very similar

Sparrow

Vista Paint

Very similar

Evening Skyline

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Shining Armor

PPG

Very similar

Castle Wood

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Telegrey 1

RAL

Very similar

Wool .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Plummett

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Slate Violet

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Slate Violet

#989192

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9385

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Slate Violet

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sparrow

Complement

Evening Fog

Slate Violet Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wild Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Stay in Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Synergy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Beigewood

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Stormy

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Farm Fresh

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Slate Violet — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Slate Violet have?
Slate Violet by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Slate Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Slate Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slate Violet are Storm Rolling In by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sparrow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Opal Slate by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Slate Violet'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 Slate Violet?
Slate Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, 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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