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Sherwin-Williams Prelude

SW 9620 · #5B564F · LRV ~9.4

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Undercover (~97% proximity)

Prelude (SW 9620) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Undercover (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Prelude in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

9.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Prelude?

Prelude has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Prelude in other brands?

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