Ref. #83807A · 9554
Going Grey
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Going Grey Technical Profile
What color is Going Grey? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #83807A. Colors similar to Going Grey include Benjamin Moore Barnwood, Benjamin Moore Asphalt, Hirshfield's Fieldstone. Going Grey has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Going Grey creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Going Grey pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
HEX Code#83807A
RGB131, 128, 122
LRV21.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
Colors Similar to Going Grey
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Going Grey.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Going Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Going Grey have?
Going Grey by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Going Grey from other brands?
The closest matches are Barnwood by Benjamin Moore (#837F79), Asphalt by Benjamin Moore (#807E78), Fieldstone by Hirshfield's (#807E77). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Going Grey?
Going Grey has an LRV of 21.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.