How popular is Alloy?
Searches per month · USAbout 70 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Alloy” 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 Alloy
Alloy is a refined, medium gray with neutral undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 25 and absorbs most light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Alloy, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Alloy
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 9569
- Hex
- #8E8A81
- RGB
- 142, 138, 129
- HSL
- 42, 5%, 53%
- CMYK
- 0, 3, 9, 44Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 57.6, -0.2, 5.3
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-alloy
- LRV
- 25 (Medium)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- warm
- 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.