Acanthus

Acanthus by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Acanthus sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 60°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 60%. Saturation is around 20%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 60°. The hex value is #cdcdb4. The RGB value is 205, 205, 180.

Acanthus has brightness around 60%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Acanthus 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.

Acanthus 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.

Acanthus 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.