Sherwin Williams Liveable Green SW 6176
| Official page: | Liveable Green SW 6176 |
| Code: | SW 6176 |
| Name: | Liveable Green |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Liveable Green?
Experience the lush tranquility of Sherwin Williams Liveable Green (SW 6176) enveloping your space in an earthy embrace. This versatile hue effortlessly blends the soothing essence of nature with a touch of modern elegance. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices, Liveable Green adds a refreshing energy that promotes relaxation and productivity. Whether paired with warm neutrals or bold accents, this color (SW 6176) creates a harmonious ambiance that suits traditional, farmhouse, and contemporary interiors alike. Embrace the revitalizing power of Liveable Green in your home and let its timeless allure elevate every room.
Sherwin Williams SW 6176 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Liveable Green reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Liveable Green undertones?
The undertone of Liveable Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#CECEBD
RGB code:
206, 206, 189
Is Sherwin Williams Liveable Green SW 6176 cool or warm?
With a hue of 60° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6176 Liveable Green HSL code: 60, 15%, 77%
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.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
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 Liveable 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 Liveable 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 6176
Liveable Green
Darker shades
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 Liveable Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue and Dusty Heather.
LRV of Liveable Green
Liveable Green has an LRV of 61.19% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 61.19%, 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 | #cecebd | |
| RGB Decimal | 206, 206, 189 | |
| RGB Percent | 80.78%, 80.78%, 74.12% | |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 8.25% Value: 80.78% | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 15, 77) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 8.25 Key: 19.22 | |
| YIQ | Y: 204.062 I: 5.463 Q: -5.29 | |
| XYZ | X: 56.708 Y: 60.939 Z: 56.905 | |
| CIE Lab | L:82.346 a:-2.978 b:8.462 | |
| CIE Luv | L:82.346 u:0.936 v:12.98 | |
| Decimal | 13553341 | |
| Hunter Lab | 78.063, -6.941, 11.424 |
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