Sherwin-Williams • 9655

Mountain Pass

Name: Sherwin-Williams Mountain Pass 9655
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Mountain Pass is a genuinely dark Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 11 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#5C6A6A

LRV

13.54

Light Reflectance Value

13.54

dark

Temperatureneutral

Collection

Emerald Designer Edition - Rustic + Refined

Mountain Pass in Real Rooms

Mountain Pass has a low LRV of 13.54 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, misc and living room.

5 Home Office Photos

In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Mountain Pass can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.

SW Mountain Pass home office interior

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SW Mountain Pass home office color paint

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Sherwin Williams SW 9655 home office review

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SW Mountain Pass home office color paint

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SW Mountain Pass home office color

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1 Misc Photo

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

Sherwin Williams Mountain Pass wall paint

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5 Living Room Photos

Mountain Pass anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.