Direct Green

Direct Green by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Direct Green sits in the green family. Its hue is about 104°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 19%. Saturation is around 59%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 34%. Hue is close to 104°. The hex value is #3f8a24. The RGB value is 63, 138, 36.

Direct Green has brightness around 19%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Direct 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.

Direct 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.

Direct Green is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.