Prelude
SW 9620 · Sherwin-Williams
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#5B564F
LRV
9
Family
Gray
SW 9620
Color profile
Light value
9 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden cast
Family
Gray Also reads black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This dark and mysterious neutral is an elegant symphony of bronze, green and gray undertones. Use it to create a moody yet hopeful accent wall.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 9 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around PreludeThis colorPreludeSherwin-Williams · SW 9620
CoordinatingTanglewoodSherwin-Williams · SW 9607CoordinatingPortsmouthSherwin-Williams · SW 9644CoordinatingSlumber SlothSherwin-Williams · SW 9606Similar colors
Tap any color to comparePrelude vs Thunder Gray
9LRV9
#5B564FHex#57534C
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Prelude vs Stony Creek
9LRV9
#5B564FHex#57534E
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Prelude vs Ironclad
9LRV11
#5B564FHex#615C55
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Prelude vs Urbane Bronze
9LRV8
#5B564FHex#54504A
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Prelude vs Roycroft Bronze Green
9LRV9
#5B564FHex#575449
GrayFamilyGreen
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Prelude vs Prospect
9LRV10
#5B564FHex#62584B
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Prelude vs Manor House
9LRV11
#5B564FHex#665D57
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Prelude vs Nocturne
9LRV8
#5B564FHex#544E42
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Prelude vs Forged Steel
9LRV10
#5B564FHex#5B5B59
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Prelude vs Hidden Trail
9LRV10
#5B564FHex#5F5B4D
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePrelude vs Peppery
9LRV10
#5B564FHex#5B5752
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Peppery is very close match compared with Prelude.
Prelude vs Black Bean
9LRV9
#5B564FHex#57544C
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Black Bean is very close match compared with Prelude.
Prelude vs Undercover
9LRV10
#5B564FHex#5C5753
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Undercover is very close match · cooler compared with Prelude.
Prelude vs Dragon's Breath
9LRV9
#5B564FHex#55514A
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Dragon's Breath is very close match compared with Prelude.
Prelude vs Semi-Sweet
9LRV9
#5B564FHex#57524E
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Semi-Sweet is very close match · cooler compared with Prelude.
Prelude vs Metropolis
9LRV10
#5B564FHex#61584F
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Metropolis is very close match · warmer compared with Prelude.
Prelude vs Iron Mountain
9LRV11
#5B564FHex#575553
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Iron Mountain is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Prelude.
Prelude vs Sable Evening
9LRV10
#5B564FHex#585953
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Sable Evening is close match · leans greener compared with Prelude.
Prelude vs Reduced Green
9LRV10
#5B564FHex#5C594B
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Reduced Green is close match · warmer compared with Prelude.
Prelude vs Tar No.CC1
9LRV9
#5B564FHex#535353
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Tar No.CC1 is close match · cooler compared with Prelude.
Prelude, answered
What is the LRV of Prelude?
Prelude (SW 9620) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 9, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Prelude a warm or cool color?
Prelude has a warm undertone (warm, golden cast).
Can Prelude be used outside?
Yes, Prelude is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Prelude from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Prelude is Peppery (MQ2-62) by Behr, very close match.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9620
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