Solitary Slate 9598 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #80796D, estimated LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Rock from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #80796D · 9598
Solitary Slate
19%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Solitary Slate Technical Profile
HEX Code#80796D
RGB128, 121, 109
Estimated LRV19.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Weathered Rock
Dutch Boy
#817A6E
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Fireplace Mantel
Vista Paint
#817A6D
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Eagle Ridge
Behr
#7D776C
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Vigilant
Hirshfield's
#81796F
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River Silt
Benjamin Moore
#837C6E
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Shaggy Dog
Dunn-Edwards
#7F7768
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Wall Street Grey
PPG
#7B756B
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Empire
Valspar
#807C72
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Wildwood
Kilz
#817D72
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#898176
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Colors That Work With Solitary Slate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Solitary Slate
#80796D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0A67A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Solitary Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Solitary Slate 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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Solitary Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Solitary Slate have?
Solitary Slate by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Solitary Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solitary Slate are Weathered Rock by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Fireplace Mantel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Vigilant by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Solitary Slate'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 Solitary Slate?
Solitary Slate has a estimated lightness value of 19.4, 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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