Sherwin Williams Garden Gate SW 6167

Official page:Garden Gate SW 6167
Code:SW 6167
Name:Garden Gate
Brand:Sherwin Williams

What color is Sherwin Williams Garden Gate?

Sherwin Williams Garden Gate SW 6167 is a timeless and sophisticated green-gray hue that brings a sense of tranquility to any space. Pairing beautifully with crisp whites such as Alabaster SW 7008 and warm neutrals like Agreeable Gray SW 7029, Garden Gate adds a touch of subtle elegance to interiors. This versatile color also complements earthy tones like Urbane Bronze SW 7048 and nature-inspired shades like Restful SW 6458. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, Garden Gate creates a harmonious ambiance that is both calming and stylish.

Sherwin Williams SW 6167 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Sherwin Williams Garden Gate kitchen cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Garden Gate kitchen cabinets color
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SW Garden Gate kitchen cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Garden Gate kitchen cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Garden Gate kitchen cabinets color
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What are Sherwin Williams Garden Gate undertones?

The undertone of Garden Gate can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#5E5949

RGB code:

94, 89, 73

Is Sherwin Williams Garden Gate SW 6167 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
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With a hue of 46° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6167 Garden Gate HSL code: 46, 13%, 33%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
  • Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

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 Garden Gate

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Garden Gate:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Garden Gate with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

LRV of Garden Gate

Garden Gate has an LRV of 9.92% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 9.92%, 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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HEX#5e5949Copy color code
RGB Decimal94, 89, 73Copy color code
RGB Percent36.86%, 34.90%, 28.63%Copy color code
HSVHue: 46° Saturation: 22.34% Value: 36.86%Copy color code
HSLhsl(46, 13, 33)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.32 Yellow: 22.34 Key: 63.14Copy color code
YIQY: 88.671 I: 8.121 Q: -3.922Copy color code
XYZX: 9.391 Y: 10.006 Z: 7.738Copy color code
CIE LabL:37.853 a:-0.973 b:10.006Copy color code
CIE LuvL:37.853 u:3.826 v:12.095Copy color code
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Hunter Lab31.632, -2.362, 7.638Copy color code
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