Sherwin Williams

Auger Shell

SW 9159

Auger Shell (hex #9F9291) is a warm gray distinguished by subtle purple undertones that separate it from standard taupe neutrals. Its LRV of 30 places it in the medium range, absorbing enough light to feel substantial on walls while still maintaining adequate reflectivity. The purple inflection is quiet, emerging most clearly under warm or daylight-balanced lighting.

Complementary warm neutrals like Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige and Agreeable Gray reinforce its warmth, whereas deeper tones such as Iron Ore or Sealskin provide strong contrast. Softer analogous options like Enigma or Sea Salt highlight the cool purple thread.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9159

Collection

Pottery Barn (Fall/Winter)

Auger Shell in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Auger Shell under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Auger Shell under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

4°

Red Family

Lightness

60%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

30.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#9F9291

RGB Decimal

159, 146, 145

RGB Percent

62.4%, 57.3%, 56.9%

HSL

4.3, 6.8%, 59.6%

HSV

4.3, 8.8%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 8.2%, 8.8%, 37.6%

YIQ

149.8, 8.1, 2.4

XYZ

29.69, 29.97, 31.01

CIE Lab

61.63, 4.63, 2.26

CIE Luv

61.63, 7.74, 2.41

Hunter Lab

54.75, 4.03, 1.91

Decimal

10457745

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Auger Shell Quietly Violet Eagle Eye Night Skyscraper

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Auger Shell Jack Rabbit Vaguely Mauve Early Crocus

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Auger Shell Cloudy Sky Rough Ride Fine China

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Auger Shell Fashion Gray Thistle Sprig of Sage

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