# Sherwin Williams Active Green

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/active-green-sw-6986](https://plan-home.com/color/active-green-sw-6986)

Sherwin Williams Active Green SW 6986 is a bright, clear green with a noticeable aqua cast that keeps it feeling fresh rather than earthy. Its medium-light value and lively saturation make it especially effective as an accent wall, painted door, or colorful cabinet finish. In daylight, the blue-green side of this shade is likely to read more clearly, while warmer artificial lighting can bring out a slightly softer, greener appearance. Use Active Green in a powder room, sunroom, play space, or modern kitchen alongside crisp white trim, pale oak, natural rattan, and brushed brass. For a higher-contrast scheme, pair it with deep navy, charcoal, or black accents.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Active Green
- **Color code:** SW 6986
- **HEX:** #6ccca5
- **RGB:** 108, 204, 165
- **LRV:** 49.35%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 156° Saturation: 47.06% Value: 80.0%
- **HSL:** hsl(156, 48, 61)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 47.06 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 19.12 Key: 20.0
- **YIQ:** Y: 170.85 I: -44.674 Q: -32.444
- **XYZ:** X: 34.565 Y: 49.088 Z: 43.241
- **CIE Lab:** L:75.506 a:-37.53 b:10.761
- **CIE Luv:** L:75.506 u:-43.503 v:21.804
- **Decimal:** 7130277
- **Hunter Lab:** 70.063, -34.547, 12.452

## Equivalent and related colors
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## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Green Jewel](https://plan-home.com/color/green-jewel-sw-6985)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Whimsical White](https://plan-home.com/color/whimsical-white-sw-6826)
- [Sherwin Williams Ruby Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ruby-violet-sw-9076)
- [Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-dandy-sw-6284)
- [Sherwin Williams Thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/thistle-sw-6283)
- [Sherwin Williams Wallflower](https://plan-home.com/color/wallflower-sw-6281)
- [Sherwin Williams Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/raisin-sw-7630)
- [Sherwin Williams River Rouge](https://plan-home.com/color/river-rouge-sw-6026)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6986

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.