How popular is Modern Lavender?
Searches per month · USAbout 90 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Modern Lavender” 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 Modern Lavender
Modern Lavender is a sophisticated, medium-light gray with cool undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 40 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 Modern Lavender, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Modern Lavender
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 9688
- Hex
- #A8AAB3
- RGB
- 168, 170, 179
- HSL
- 229, 7%, 68%
- CMYK
- 6, 5, 0, 30Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 69.7, 1.0, -4.9
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-modern-lavender
- LRV
- 40 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Cool
- 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.