Polished Concrete
Sherwin-Williams's Polished Concrete is a neutral shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its midtone saturation balances color with restraint, so the hue can register without overwhelming nearby finishes. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#9E9793LRV
31.62
Polished Concrete's Color Strip
Polished Concrete is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Proper Gray and Mink. The strip spans from Grayish at the lightest end to Manor House at the deepest. Strip 240 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Coordinating Colors
Snowfall reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 32), opening up a space where Polished Concrete encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 32, Rhinestone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 32 vs 17, Polished Concrete is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Snowfall reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 32), opening up a space where Polished Concrete encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 32 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 32 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 34 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (35 vs 32) makes Palisade the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 32), opening up a space where Polished Concrete encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 32, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 32 vs 16, Polished Concrete is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 32, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 32 and 29, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Polished Concrete reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
With LRVs of 34 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
Essential Gray reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 32), opening up a space where Polished Concrete encloses it.
Proper Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 60 vs 32, Grayish is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (42 vs 32) makes Warm Pewter the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 62 vs 32, Individual White is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (32 vs 20) makes Polished Concrete the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 32 vs 15, Polished Concrete is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 32 vs 13, Polished Concrete is decisively the brighter choice.
Polished Concrete reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
The red and violet undertones in this warm gray create a subtle but inviting glow. Perfect for making guests feel at home in your kitchen or gathering space.