Going Grey 9554 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #83807A, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barnwood from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #83807A · 9554
Going Grey
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Going Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#83807A
RGB131, 128, 122
Estimated LRV21.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Going Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Going Grey
#83807A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Going Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Going Grey Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Going Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Going Grey have?
Going Grey by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Going Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Going Grey are Barnwood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Asphalt by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dolphin Pod by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Going Grey's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Going Grey?
Going Grey has a estimated lightness value of 21.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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