Cornwall Slate featured
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Cornwall Slate

With a focus on versatile tones, Cornwall Slate (9131) is a standout Green in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 19 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#949488

LRV

29.13

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Light Reflectance Value
29.13
Medium
TemperatureNeutral
SaturationMuted

Cornwall Slate's Color Strip

Cornwall Slate is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Rare Gray and Link Gray. The strip spans from Aloof Gray at the lightest end to Cast Iron at the deepest. Strip 216 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Cornwall Slate in Real Rooms

Cornwall Slate has a medium LRV of 29.13 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, kitchen cabinets, living room, bedroom, house and bathroom.

2 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Cornwall Slate provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Cornwall Slate wall paint picture

Bedroom walls painted in Cornwall Slate create calm sophistication.

@thebrigdenhouse

Cornwall Slate Accent Wall

Accent wall in Cornwall Slate adds depth to the space.

@mikalynneinteriors

10 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Cornwall Slate brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Cornwall Slate kitchen cabinets picture

Kitchen cabinets finished in Cornwall Slate offer timeless elegance.

@j.a.culpepper

1 Living Room Photo

For open-concept living rooms, Cornwall Slate is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate living room color

Living room walls in Cornwall Slate establish elegant atmosphere.

@mikalynneinteriors

3 Bedroom Photos

The bedroom is where Cornwall Slate really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate bedroom paint

Bedroom painted Cornwall Slate feels serene and grounded.

@jackpowers84

Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate bedroom interior

Bedroom walls finished in Cornwall Slate provide restful backdrop.

@jackpowers84

SW 9131 bedroom interior

Master bedroom wrapped in Cornwall Slate offers tranquil comfort.

@jackpowers84

1 House Photo

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Cornwall Slate has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Cornwall Slate Exterior

Exterior siding painted Cornwall Slate gives the home polished presence.

@carbineandassociates

2 Bathroom Photos

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Cornwall Slate has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

Sherwin Williams Cornwall Slate Wall Paint

Bathroom walls in Cornwall Slate blend style with practicality.

@twilight_roofing

Sw 9131 Bathroom

Bathroom finishes in Cornwall Slate suit any design aesthetic.

@twilight_roofing

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Color Codes

HEX#949488
RGB148, 148, 136
HSL60° 5% 56%
CMYK0 0 8 42
CIE LabL: 61.0 a: -2.2 b: 6.3
XYZX: 27.25 Y: 29.25 Z: 27.50
Strip216 pos. C4