Sherwin Williams Going Grey SW 9554

What are Sherwin Williams Going Grey undertones?

The undertone of Going Grey can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Going Grey SW 9554 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 40° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9554 Going Grey HSL code: 40, 4%, 50%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Going Grey

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Going Grey:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 9554
Going Grey

• SW 7669
  Summit Gray

  

• SW 9563
  Bedrock

  

• SW 7673
  Pewter Cast

  

• SW 9569
  Alloy

  

• SW 7018
  Dovetail

  

Darker shades

SW 9554
Going Grey

• SW 9594
  Settlement

  

• SW 9599
  Limestone

  

• SW 7645
  Thunder Gray

  

• SW 7048
  Urbane Bronze

  

• SW 9598
  Solitary Slate

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Going Grey with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 9554
Going Grey

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

LRV of Going Grey

Going Grey has an LRV of 21.62% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#83807a
RGB Decimal	131, 128, 122
RGB Percent	51.37%, 50.20%, 47.84%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 6.87% Value: 51.37%
HSL	hsl(40, 4, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.29 Yellow: 6.87 Key: 48.63
YIQ	Y: 128.213 I: 3.716 Q: -1.233
XYZ	X: 20.591 Y: 21.669 Z: 21.505
CIE Lab	L:53.674 a:-0.021 b:3.655
CIE Luv	L:53.674 u:2.082 v:4.997
Decimal	8618106
Hunter Lab	46.55, -2.503, 5.194