How popular is Allegory?
Searches per month · USAbout 70 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Allegory” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Allegory
Allegory is a elegant, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 45 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Allegory, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Allegory
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 9553
- Hex
- #B4B2A9
- RGB
- 180, 178, 169
- HSL
- 49, 7%, 68%
- CMYK
- 0, 1, 6, 29Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 72.5, -0.9, 4.8
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-allegory
- LRV
- 45 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.