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Vessel

58%LRV Value
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Vessel 9547 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CDC8BF, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is London Fog from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Vessel Technical Profile

HEX Code#CDC8BF
RGB205, 200, 191
LRV58.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Vessel in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsVessel
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLondon Fog

London Fog

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Hidden Cove

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Swirling Smoke

PPG

Nearly identical

Doves Wings

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Heritage Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Petrichor

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Toasty Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Cornforth White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Sheepskin

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Antique Sterling

Kilz

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Vessel

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Vessel

#CDC8BF

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Vessel

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

London Fog

Complement

Smoke

Vessel Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Eclipse

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Cilantro

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Bunglehouse Blue

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Fortitude

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Frostwork

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Mercurial

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Lattice

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More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Highlights

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Soft Chinchilla

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Chrome

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Breezy Indigo

Vista Paint · 7383

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Vessel — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Vessel have?
Vessel by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Vessel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vessel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vessel are London Fog by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hidden Cove by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Swirling Smoke by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vessel'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 Vessel?
Vessel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.0, 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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