Sherwin-Williams • 9171

Felted Wool

Name: Sherwin-Williams Felted Wool 9171
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on versatile tones, Felted Wool (9171) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 15 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#979083

LRV

28.06

Light Reflectance Value

28.06

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Collection

2019 Naturalist 2022 Dreamland

Felted Wool's Color Strip

Felted Wool is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Intellectual Gray and Anonymous. The strip spans from Worldly Gray at the lightest end to Urbane Bronze at the deepest. Strip 245 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Worldly Gray C2Amazing Gray C3Intellectual Gray C4Felted Wool

C5Anonymous C6Porpoise C7Urbane Bronze

Felted Wool in Real Rooms

Felted Wool has a medium LRV of 28.06 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, kitchen cabinets and misc.

2 Bathroom Photos

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Felted Wool holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.

Felted Wool Bathroom

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Sherwin Williams Felted Wool bathroom review

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2 Bedroom Photos

A bedroom finished in Felted Wool rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

Felted Wool Bedroom

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SW Felted Wool bedroom accent wall

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1 Front Door Photo

Choosing Felted Wool for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

Felted Wool Front Door

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1 Home Office Photo

To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Felted Wool on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.

Felted Wool Home Office

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1 House Photo

Felted Wool is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Felted Wool House

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1 Kitchen Photo

For smaller kitchens, Felted Wool can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.

Felted Wool Kitchen

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2 Living Room Photos

Choosing Felted Wool for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Felted Wool Living Room

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Sherwin Williams Felted Wool living room paint

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2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Felted Wool 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.

SW Felted Wool kitchen cabinets review

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SW Felted Wool kitchen cabinets

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3 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Felted Wool prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

SW Felted Wool painted storage

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SW Felted Wool painted storage color review

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SW Felted Wool painted storage color

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Felted Wool by Sherwin Williams SW 9171: Full Color Guide

Looking for a color that feels warm, modern, and timeless? Sherwin Williams Felted Wool (SW 9171) might just be it. This neutral shade blends gray and brown tones, giving you a balanced, natural look that fits a ton of styles. Felted Wool adds quiet sophistication and depth to your space without being too dark or [...]