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Soft diffused daylight illuminates a charcoal gray sectional and light ash wood flooring against Sherwin-Williams African Gray walls (Hex #939899).
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African Gray SW 9162

Sherwin-Williams
LRV 31

African Gray by Sherwin-Williams is a balanced, mid-tone gray with a faint, cool blue-green undertone. With an LRV of 31, it offers a sophisticated, muted depth that works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, or as a sleek exterior color.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU SW 9162
HEX Code #939899
Light Reflectance (LRV) 31
Temperature Cool
Primary Undertone Gray
Hidden Undertones Blue-green, Slate
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South, West
Best For Living rooms, Bedrooms, Exteriors, Cabinetry

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A split digital conceptual board featuring a cool-toned living room painted in Sherwin-Williams African Gray above a textured physical materials flat-lay.

Digital color test: This cool mid-tone gray paired with ash wood flooring and charcoal linen upholstery.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Cool northern daylight
  • Flooring:Ash wood
  • Sofa:Charcoal linen
  • Metallic Accents:Polished nickel
  • Trim Recommendation:SW Extra White

Complementary Paint Colors

Extra White Sherwin-Williams • SW 7006
A conceptual composite board displaying a sunlit bedroom in African Gray on top and corresponding burl wood and silver viscose samples below.

Concept board: Analyzing this versatile gray tone alongside crisp white percale bedding and burl wood nightstands.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Filtered afternoon sunlight
  • Bedding:Crisp white percale
  • Nightstands:Burl wood
  • Rug:Plush silver viscose
A split digital visualization showing lap siding painted in SW 9162 over a flat-lay containing blue stone pavers and dark door swatches.

Digital visualization: Testing this classic gray hue on lap siding accompanied by a blue stone walkway.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Overcast diffuse daylight
  • Siding Type:HardiePlank lap siding
  • Front Door:SW Tricorn Black
  • Stone Accent:Blue stone

Complementary Paint Colors

Tricorn Black Sherwin-Williams • SW 6258
A digital split board presenting custom kitchen cabinetry painted in African Gray above a textured flat-lay of Calacatta marble and brass.

Material visualization: Observing these gray painted cabinets paired with Calacatta marble countertops and unlacquered brass hardware.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright recessed kitchen LEDs
  • Wall Color:SW Snowbound
  • Countertops:Calacatta marble
  • Hardware:Unlacquered brass

Complementary Paint Colors

Snowbound Sherwin-Williams • SW 7004

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