Sherwin Williams Halcyon Green SW 6213
| Official page: | Halcyon Green SW 6213 |
| Code: | SW 6213 |
| Name: | Halcyon Green |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Assistance |
What color is Sherwin Williams Halcyon Green?
Sherwin Williams SW 6213 Halcyon Green is a soothing and versatile color that brings a sense of tranquility to any space. This soft green hue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like SW 7024 Functional Gray and SW 7036 Accessible Beige for a sophisticated look. For a bolder contrast, consider combining Halcyon Green with deep tones such as SW 6244 Naval or SW 6258 Tricorn Black. Whether used as an accent wall or as the main color scheme, SW 6213 Halcyon Green adds a refreshing touch to interiors and pairs effortlessly with a range of complementary colors.
Halcyon Green for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Halcyon Green for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6213 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 6213 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Halcyon 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.
Sherwin Williams Halcyon Green reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Halcyon Green undertones?
The undertone of Halcyon 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.
HEX value
HEX value:
#9BAAA2
RGB code:
155, 170, 162
Is Sherwin Williams Halcyon Green SW 6213 cool or warm?
With a hue of 148° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6213 Halcyon Green HSL code: 148, 8%, 64%
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 Halcyon 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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Halcyon 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 6213
Halcyon Green
Darker shades
SW 6213
Halcyon 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 Halcyon Green with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 328, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Ruby Violet.
LRV of Halcyon Green
Halcyon Green has an LRV of 38.53% 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 38.53%, 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 | #9baaa2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 155, 170, 162 | |
| RGB Percent | 60.78%, 66.67%, 63.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 148° Saturation: 8.82% Value: 66.67% | |
| HSL | hsl(148, 8, 64) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 8.82 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.71 Key: 33.33 | |
| YIQ | Y: 164.603 I: -6.368 Q: -5.663 | |
| XYZ | X: 34.412 Y: 38.326 Z: 39.757 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.26 a:-6.827 b:2.327 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.26 u:-7.909 v:4.527 | |
| Decimal | 10201762 | |
| Hunter Lab | 61.908, -9.119, 5.26 |
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