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Sherwin-Williams Going Grey

SW 9554 · #83807A · LRV 21.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Barnwood is a 99% match

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

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LRV

21.7 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Benjamin Moore: Barnwood (CSP-115), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Dolphin Pod (DEGR49), 98%; Behr: Suede Gray (PPU18-17), 97%; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), 97%; PPG: Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6), 96%; Glidden: Cool Charcoal (PPG1007-6), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Thunder Clap (HGSW1492), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.