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Sherwin-Williams Going Grey

SW 9554 · #83807A · LRV ~21.7

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Barnwood (~99% proximity)

Going Grey (SW 9554) is a dark warm gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Barnwood (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Going Grey in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

21.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9554

HEX

#83807A

RGB

131, 128, 122

HSL

40°, 4%, 50%

Family

Grays

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Going Grey FAQ

What undertone does Going Grey have?

Going Grey is a dark warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Going Grey?

Going Grey has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Going Grey in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Barnwood (CSP-115), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dolphin Pod (DEGR49), ~98% proximity; Behr: Suede Gray (PPU18-17), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), ~97% proximity; PPG: Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Thunder Clap (HGSW1492), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Going Grey?

The HEX code of Going Grey (SW 9554) is #83807A, RGB 131, 128, 122. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.