How popular is Prelude?
Searches per month · USAbout 170 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Prelude” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Prelude
Prelude is a balanced, medium-dark gray with warm undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 9 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Prelude, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Prelude
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 9620
- Hex
- #5B564F
- RGB
- 91, 86, 79
- HSL
- 35, 7%, 33%
- CMYK
- 0, 5, 13, 64Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 36.8, 0.6, 4.8
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-prelude
- LRV
- 9 (Dark)
- Undertone
- Warm
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.