# Sherwin Williams Going Grey

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/going-grey-sw-9554](https://plan-home.com/color/going-grey-sw-9554)

Sherwin Williams Going Grey SW 9554 is a muted medium gray with a subtle brown-beige cast that keeps it from reading icy or blue. Its low-saturation character gives walls a grounded, softly weathered look, especially in rooms with natural wood, stone, or aged metal finishes. In bright daylight, Going Grey can appear like a balanced warm gray, while lower or warmer artificial light may bring out its faint taupe undertone. It has enough depth for cabinetry, built-ins, or an exterior accent, yet it can also create a cohesive wall color in living rooms, offices, and bedrooms. Pair it with creamy off-whites, charcoal details, black hardware, and oak or walnut for a restrained, earthy palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Going Grey
- **Color code:** SW 9554
- **HEX:** #83807a
- **RGB:** 131, 128, 122
- **LRV:** 21.62%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Barnwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-barnwood-csp-115)
- [Benjamin Moore Dolphin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dolphin-af-715)
- [Benjamin Moore Asphalt](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-asphalt-cc-548)
- [Behr Wood Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wood-ash)
- [Behr Greyhound](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greyhound)
- [Benjamin Moore Tweed Coat](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tweed-coat-csp-85)
- [Behr Suede Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-suede-gray)
- [Behr Barnwood Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-barnwood-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/chelsea-gray-hc-168)
- [Behr Pier](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pier)
- [Benjamin Moore Street Chic](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-street-chic-csp-45)
- [RAL Classic Grey aluminium](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-aluminium-ral-9007)
- [Benjamin Moore Geddy Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-geddy-gray-cw-720)
- [RAL Classic Pearl mouse grey](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-mouse-grey-ral-7048)
- [Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/classic-french-gray-sw-0077)
- [Benjamin Moore Eagle Rock](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-eagle-rock-1469)
- [Behr Wet Cement](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wet-cement)
- [Benjamin Moore Cinder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cinder-af-705)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Summit Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/summit-gray-sw-7669)
- [Sherwin Williams Bedrock](https://plan-home.com/color/bedrock-sw-9563)
- [Sherwin Williams Pewter Cast](https://plan-home.com/color/pewter-cast-sw-7673)
- [Sherwin Williams Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569)
- [Sherwin Williams Dovetail](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-dovetail)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Settlement](https://plan-home.com/color/settlement-sw-9594)
- [Sherwin Williams Limestone](https://plan-home.com/color/limestone-sw-9599)
- [Sherwin Williams Thunder Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/thunder-gray-sw-7645)
- [Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/urbane-bronze-sw-7048)
- [Sherwin Williams Solitary Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/solitary-slate-sw-9598)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.