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Sherwin Williams Softened Green SW6177

Softened Green

Sherwin Williams

SW6177

About Softened Green by Sherwin Williams

Softened Green SW6177 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 49% and hue near 63° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 49.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #bbbca7

RGB: 187, 188, 167

Hue63°

Saturation14%

Lightness70%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Is Softened Green SW6177 a warm or cool color?
Softened Green 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 Softened Green?
Softened Green sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 63°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Softened Green?
Brightness is about 49%. Saturation is around 14%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 70%. Hue is close to 63°. The hex value is #bbbca7. The RGB value is 187, 188, 167.
Is Softened Green better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Softened Green has brightness around 49%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Softened Green?
You can match Softened 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 Softened Green work best in a home?
Softened 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 Softened Green compare to a pure white paint?
Softened 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 Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Softened Green 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 Softened Green 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 Softened Green. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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