Tungsten 9515 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #584E41, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Afternoon Tea from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #584E41 · 9515
Tungsten
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tungsten Technical Profile
HEX Code#584E41
RGB88, 78, 65
Estimated LRV7.9
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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Afternoon Tea
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#594E40
Close digital match
Brown Suede
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#5B4F41
Close digital match
Char Brown
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#5B5041
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#554C3E
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#5E5445
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Colors That Work With Tungsten
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tungsten
#584E41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#787A52
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tungsten
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tungsten 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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Tungsten — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tungsten have?
Tungsten 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 Tungsten from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tungsten are Afternoon Tea by PPG (a close digital match), Brown Suede by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Char Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tungsten'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 Tungsten?
Tungsten has a estimated lightness value of 7.9, 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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