Cadet
Sherwin-Williams Cadet (9143) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. It appears in Pottery Barn Teen, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#91999CLRV
31.22
Cadet's Color Strip
Cadet is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Uncertain Gray and Foggy Day. The strip spans from Misty at the lightest end to Dark Night at the deepest. Strip 222 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Cadet in Rooms
Follow Cadet from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
5 Living Room Photos
Cadet (9143) can change noticeably under the movement from window light to lamplight. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Deep-toned Cadet walls establish a sophisticated backdrop for this living room.
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The rich Cadet color anchors the living room with architectural presence.
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An accent wall in Cadet transforms this living room with quiet drama.
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The single Cadet wall creates focused visual interest in this living room.
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Floor-to-ceiling Cadet paneling makes a bold statement across the living room.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Across 3 kitchen cabinets images, Cadet (9143) meets light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Kitchen cabinets painted Cadet deliver a timeless, elevated look.
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Cadet-painted cabinetry brings cool-toned elegance to this kitchen design.
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Lower cabinetry in Cadet contrasts beautifully with lighter upper storage.
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2 Kitchen Photos
Cadet (9143) brings its blue character into a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Cadet cabinetry and island anchor this kitchen with cohesive style.
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The Cadet island becomes a striking focal point in this kitchen.
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Coordinating Colors
Rock Candy reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 31), opening up a space where Cadet encloses it.
Believable Buff reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 31), opening up a space where Cadet encloses it.
Trim Color
Rock Candy reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 31), opening up a space where Cadet encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (34 vs 31) makes Let it Rain the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 31) makes Network Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Castlegate reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 31 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 31, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 31), opening up a space where Cadet encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (35 vs 31) makes Truly Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 81 vs 31, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 31), opening up a space where Cadet encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Evening Shadow reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 31), opening up a space where Cadet encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 31) makes Network Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Uncertain Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Cadet reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 31 vs 15, Cadet is decisively the brighter choice.
Cadet reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 12), opening up a space where Grays Harbor encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Get your room shipshape with this cool gray-blue. This comfortable neutral can turn your bedroom or living room into a pleasant and polished space.