Sherwin Williams Agate Green SW 7742
| Official page: | Agate Green SW 7742 |
| Code: | SW 7742 |
| Name: | Agate Green |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Agate Green?
Step into a space painted in Sherwin Williams Agate Green (SW 7742) and feel instantly refreshed by its tranquil and earthy charm. This soothing hue is perfect for bringing a touch of nature indoors, creating a serene atmosphere in bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices. Agate Green's subtle yet luxurious undertones make it a versatile choice for those seeking to infuse their spaces with a hint of sophistication. Whether used as an accent wall or an all-over color, SW 7742 effortlessly complements a wide range of decor styles, from modern to bohemian. Embrace the calming energy of Agate Green (SW 7742) to elevate your interior design and evoke a sense of harmony in every room.
Sherwin Williams SW 7742 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Agate Green for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Agate Green reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Agate Green undertones?
The undertone of Agate Green can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#8EA486
RGB code:
142, 164, 134
Is Sherwin Williams Agate Green SW 7742 cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 104° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 7742 Agate Green HSL code: 104, 14%, 58%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Agate Green
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Agate Green:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 7742
Agate Green
Darker shades
SW 7742
Agate Green
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Agate Green with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 284, such as Sherwin Williams Wood Violet and Berry Cream.
LRV of Agate Green
Agate Green has an LRV of 33.87% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 33.87%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8ea486 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 164, 134 | |
| RGB Percent | 55.69%, 64.31%, 52.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 104° Saturation: 18.29% Value: 64.31% | |
| HSL | hsl(104, 14, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 13.41 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 18.29 Key: 35.69 | |
| YIQ | Y: 154.002 I: -3.469 Q: -13.99 | |
| XYZ | X: 28.733 Y: 34.023 Z: 27.601 | |
| CIE Lab | L:64.981 a:-13.484 b:13.045 | |
| CIE Luv | L:64.981 u:-11.004 v:20.317 | |
| Decimal | 9348230 | |
| Hunter Lab | 58.329, -14.147, 12.774 | |
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