Going Grey vs Prelude paint color comparison

Going Grey vs Prelude

Going GreySherwin-WilliamsvsPreludeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 16.9 — Distinct difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 22 vs 9, Going Grey will read as the brighter of the two — a 12-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 16.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Going Grey
Sherwin-Williams · 9554
LRV21.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9554
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Prelude
Sherwin-Williams · 9620
LRV9.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9620
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Going Grey vs Prelude Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Going Grey on one side and Prelude on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.