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Sherwin Williams Cool Avocado SW9029

Cool Avocado

Sherwin Williams

SW9029

About Cool Avocado by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 45.9%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #c4b47d

RGB: 196, 180, 125

Hue47°

Saturation38%

Lightness63%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Cool Avocado 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 Cool Avocado looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Cool Avocado SW9029 a warm or cool color?
Cool Avocado by Sherwin Williams 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 Cool Avocado?
Cool Avocado sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 47°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Cool Avocado?
Brightness is about 46%. Saturation is around 38%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 63%. Hue is close to 47°. The hex value is #c4b47d. The RGB value is 196, 180, 125.
Is Cool Avocado better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Cool Avocado has brightness around 46%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Cool Avocado?
You can match Cool Avocado 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 Cool Avocado work best in a home?
Cool Avocado 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 Cool Avocado compare to a pure white paint?
Cool Avocado 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 Sherwin Williams

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

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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