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Sherwin-Williams Prelude

SW 9620 · #5B564F · LRV 9.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Undercover is a 97% match

Prelude (SW 9620) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 9.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Undercover (97% match).

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LRV

9.4 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9620

HEX

#5B564F

RGB

91, 86, 79

HSL

35°, 7%, 33%

Family

Browns

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Prelude FAQ

What undertone does Prelude have?

Prelude is a deep brown 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 Prelude?

Prelude has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Prelude in other brands?

PPG: Undercover (PPG0998-7), 97%; Behr: Peppery (MQ2-62), 97%; Glidden: Undercover (PPG0998-7), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Chiaroscuro (DEBN78), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Dragon's Breath (1547), 96%; Valspar: Semi-Sweet (4003-2C), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze (HGSW7048), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 90%. 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 Prelude?

The HEX code of Prelude (SW 9620) is #5B564F, RGB 91, 86, 79. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.