ColorplanShade-Grown
SW 6188 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 8 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Shade-Grown (SW 6188) is a very dark green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Tuscany Green (2140-20) and Farrow & Ball Studio Green (No.93). For trim, try Extra White (SW 7006).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 8.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4E5147 |
| RGB | 78, 81, 71 |
| HSL | 78°, 7%, 30% |
About Shade-Grown
Shade-Grown (SW 6188) is a very dark, soft green from Sherwin-Williams that leans yellow. With an LRV of 8, Shade-Grown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shade-Grown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Ripe Olive (SW 6209), it's lighter.
How Shade-Grown changes with the light
Shade-Grown is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Shade-Grown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Shade-Grown will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Shade-Grown from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Shade-Grown will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Shade-Grown in real homes
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Shade-Grown equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Fatigue Green (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Carriage Green (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Shade-Grown questions
What undertone does Shade-Grown have?
Shade-Grown has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Shade-Grown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Shade-Grown a light or dark color?
Shade-Grown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Shade-Grown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Shade-Grown in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Tuscany Green 2140-20 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Farrow & Ball: Studio Green No.93 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Stealth Jet 780F-7 (closest available, ΔE 6.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Shade-Grown?
Try Extra White (SW 7006) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Shade-Grown's undertone.
Where does Shade-Grown work best?
Shade-Grown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Shade-Grown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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