Going Grey 9554 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #83807A, 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.
Ref. #83807A · 9554
Going Grey
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Going Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#83807A
RGB131, 128, 122
LRV21.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Going Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Going Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGoing Grey
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBarnwood
Barnwood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dolphin Pod
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fieldstone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mansard Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Smokey Eyes
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mountain Smoke
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wood Ash
Behr
Nearly identical
Fieldstone
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Going Grey
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Going Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Going Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Going Grey are Barnwood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Asphalt by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dolphin Pod by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Going Grey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.