Studio Clay 9172 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #958D7F, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cathedral Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #958D7F · 9172
Studio Clay
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Studio Clay Technical Profile
HEX Code#958D7F
RGB149, 141, 127
Estimated LRV27.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Cathedral Gray
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#948B7D
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Utility Wear
Vista Paint
#989081
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Smokey Tan
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#988F7F
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Winter Feather
PPG
#948E82
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Countryside
Dunn-Edwards
#989185
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Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
#9A9284
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Artichoke
Valspar
#928D82
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Camel's Hump
Dutch Boy
#989187
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#948D84
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RAL
#898176
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Colors That Work With Studio Clay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Studio Clay
#958D7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Studio Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Studio Clay Room Palettes
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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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Studio Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Studio Clay have?
Studio Clay by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Studio Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Studio Clay are Cathedral Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Utility Wear by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Smokey Tan by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Studio Clay'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 Studio Clay?
Studio Clay has a estimated lightness value of 27.0, 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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