# Sherwin Williams Humorous Green

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/humorous-green-sw-6918](https://plan-home.com/color/humorous-green-sw-6918)

Sherwin Williams Humorous Green SW 6918 is a vivid, high-energy green with a clear yellow undertone that gives it the snap of fresh chartreuse. It reads brightest in strong daylight, where the yellow comes forward, while evening lighting can make it appear a little richer and more lime-toned. This is not a quiet wall color; it is especially effective on a front door, powder room, painted bookshelf, or a single kitchen island. Pair it with crisp warm white, pale oak, natural rattan, and matte black hardware to keep the look grounded. In a north-facing room, use it sparingly or balance it with warm lighting, since the cooler daylight can make its intensity feel sharper.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Humorous Green
- **Color code:** SW 6918
- **HEX:** #c6b836
- **RGB:** 198, 184, 54
- **LRV:** 46.51%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Green, Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** 2015 Unrestrained

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 54° Saturation: 72.73% Value: 77.65%
- **HSL:** hsl(54, 57, 49)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.07 Yellow: 72.73 Key: 22.35
- **YIQ:** Y: 173.366 I: 50.117 Q: -37.494
- **XYZ:** X: 41.097 Y: 46.555 Z: 10.31
- **CIE Lab:** L:73.904 a:-9.43 b:63.848
- **CIE Luv:** L:73.904 u:14.942 v:72.598
- **Decimal:** 13023286
- **Hunter Lab:** 68.231, -11.891, 38.803

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Bright Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bright-gold-371)
- [Benjamin Moore Citrus Burst](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-citrus-burst-364)
- [Benjamin Moore Chartreuse](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chartreuse-2024-10)
- [Behr Anime](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-anime)
- [Benjamin Moore Eve Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-eve-green-2024-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Hep Green](https://plan-home.com/color/hep-green-sw-6704)
- [Sherwin Williams Limón Fresco](https://plan-home.com/color/limon-fresco-sw-9030)
- [Benjamin Moore Citron](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-citron-2024-30)
- [Behr Green Neon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-green-neon)
- [Sherwin Williams Fusion](https://plan-home.com/color/fusion-sw-6919)
- [Behr Citronette](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-citronette)
- [Sherwin Williams Nervy Hue](https://plan-home.com/color/nervy-hue-sw-6917)
- [Benjamin Moore Sweet Vibrations](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sweet-vibrations-391)
- [Behr Margarita](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-margarita)
- [Behr Laser](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-laser)
- [Benjamin Moore Eccentric Lime](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-eccentric-lime-2027-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Frolic](https://plan-home.com/color/frolic-sw-6703)
- [Benjamin Moore Exotic Lime](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-exotic-lime-399)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Hep Green](https://plan-home.com/color/hep-green-sw-6704)
- [Sherwin Williams Limón Fresco](https://plan-home.com/color/limon-fresco-sw-9030)
- [Sherwin Williams Chartreuse](https://plan-home.com/color/chartreuse-sw-0073)
- [Sherwin Williams Frolic](https://plan-home.com/color/frolic-sw-6703)
- [Sherwin Williams Nervy Hue](https://plan-home.com/color/nervy-hue-sw-6917)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Forget-Me-Not](https://plan-home.com/color/forget-me-not-sw-6824)
- [Sherwin Williams Majestic Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/majestic-purple-sw-6545)
- [Sherwin Williams Wishful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/wishful-blue-sw-6813)
- [Sherwin Williams Luxe Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/luxe-blue-sw-6537)
- [Sherwin Williams Dewberry](https://plan-home.com/color/dewberry-sw-6552)
- [Sherwin Williams Fully Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/fully-purple-sw-6983)
- [Sherwin Williams Gentian](https://plan-home.com/color/gentian-sw-6817)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/green-paint-colors/sw6918

## 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.