Going Grey
We've categorized Going Grey as a versatile Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#83807A
LRV
21.63
Going Grey in Real Rooms
Going Grey has a medium LRV of 21.63 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, home office, dining room, bedroom, front door, mudroom, patio, house, kitchen and living room.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Going Grey and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Going Grey — moody bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Going Grey is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.
Sherwin-Williams Going Grey in a mid century home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Going Grey in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Going Grey paint in a boho dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Going Grey is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
A industrial bedroom painted in Going Grey
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Going Grey. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
cottagecore front door featuring Going Grey by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
Going Grey in the mudroom earns its keep. It's a color that can handle the traffic — grounding enough to hide the daily chaos, and intentional enough to make the transition from outside feel considered and high-end.
Going Grey paint in a tiny mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Going Grey holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
warm patio featuring Going Grey by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
Going Grey on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
Going Grey color — aesthetic house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Going Grey provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Going Grey — bold kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Going Grey creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
A organic modern living room painted in Going Grey
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Coordinating Colors
Cheviot reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 22), opening up a space where Going Grey encloses it.
Accolade reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 22), opening up a space where Going Grey encloses it.
At LRV 22 vs 5, Going Grey is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (25 vs 22) makes Alloy the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Going Grey reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 22), opening up a space where Going Grey encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (28 vs 22) makes Dusty Heather the marginally brighter of the two.
Lakeside reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 22), opening up a space where Going Grey encloses it.
Going Grey reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 22, Lavender Wisp is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (30 vs 22) makes Summit Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Bedrock reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 22), opening up a space where Going Grey encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (31 vs 22) makes Pewter Cast the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (25 vs 22) makes Alloy the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Going Grey reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Going Grey reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 9), opening up a space where Thunder Gray encloses it.
Going Grey reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 8), opening up a space where Urbane Bronze encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.