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Benjamin Moore Sherwood Green HC-118

Sherwood Green

Benjamin Moore

HC-118

About Sherwood Green by Benjamin Moore

Sherwood Green HC-118 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 44% and hue near 83° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 43.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #a9b595

RGB: 169, 181, 149

Hue83°

Saturation18%

Lightness65%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Sherwood Green from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sherwood Green looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sherwood Green HC-118 a warm or cool color?
Sherwood Green by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sherwood Green?
Sherwood Green sits in the green family. Its hue is about 83°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sherwood Green?
Brightness is about 44%. Saturation is around 18%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 65%. Hue is close to 83°. The hex value is #a9b595. The RGB value is 169, 181, 149.
Is Sherwood Green better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sherwood Green has brightness around 44%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Sherwood Green?
You can match Sherwood Green with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Sherwood Green work best in a home?
Sherwood Green works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Sherwood Green compare to a pure white paint?
Sherwood Green is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Sherwood Green in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Sherwood Green in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Sherwood Green. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Sherwood Green. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.