# Sherwin Williams Parakeet

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/parakeet-sw-6711](https://plan-home.com/color/parakeet-sw-6711)

Sherwin Williams Parakeet SW 6711 is a muted yellow-green with an olive cast, sitting in a medium-light range rather than reading as a bright chartreuse. Its softened saturation gives it an earthy, slightly retro character that can feel warmer beside cream and wood, while gray daylight may bring out its greener side. Use it on kitchen cabinetry, a breakfast nook, or a powder room wall where its distinctive color can take the lead without becoming overly sharp. Parakeet pairs particularly well with warm white trim, natural oak, woven cane, and deeper olive or charcoal accents. For a cleaner contrast, combine this shade with matte black hardware and pale stone surfaces.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Parakeet
- **Color code:** SW 6711
- **HEX:** #b4b05a
- **RGB:** 180, 176, 90
- **LRV:** 41.37%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** Bold Invention

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 57° Saturation: 50.0% Value: 70.59%
- **HSL:** hsl(57, 38, 53)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.22 Yellow: 50.0 Key: 29.41
- **YIQ:** Y: 167.392 I: 30.019 Q: -25.917
- **XYZ:** X: 36.194 Y: 41.493 Z: 15.773
- **CIE Lab:** L:70.52 a:-10.52 b:44.135
- **CIE Luv:** L:70.52 u:6.647 v:55.631
- **Decimal:** 11841626
- **Hunter Lab:** 64.415, -12.43, 30.573

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Split Pea](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-split-pea-2146-30)
- [Behr Laser](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-laser)
- [Benjamin Moore Martini Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-martini-olive-csp-890)
- [Benjamin Moore Parrot Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-parrot-green-cw-465)
- [Behr Pistachio](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pistachio)
- [Benjamin Moore Wasabi](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wasabi-af-430)
- [Benjamin Moore Olive Tree](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-olive-tree-392)
- [Behr Citrus Peel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-citrus-peel)
- [Behr Riesling Grape](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-riesling-grape)
- [Benjamin Moore Sweet Vibrations](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sweet-vibrations-391)
- [Behr Go Go Lime](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-go-go-lime)
- [Behr Intoxication](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intoxication)
- [Sherwin Williams Lime Rickey](https://plan-home.com/color/lime-rickey-sw-6717)
- [Benjamin Moore Lilianna](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lilianna-csp-855)
- [Benjamin Moore Perennial](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-perennial-405)
- [Benjamin Moore Turning Leaf](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-turning-leaf-384)
- [Behr Green Neon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-green-neon)
- [Behr Fresh Sprout](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fresh-sprout)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mélange Green](https://plan-home.com/color/melange-green-sw-6710)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Luau Green](https://plan-home.com/color/luau-green-sw-6712)
- [Sherwin Williams Verdant](https://plan-home.com/color/verdant-sw-6713)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Purple Passage](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-passage-sw-6551)
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Fig](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-fig-sw-9690)
- [Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vesper-violet-sw-6542)
- [Sherwin Williams Mesmerize](https://plan-home.com/color/mesmerize-sw-6544)
- [Sherwin Williams Lady's Slipper](https://plan-home.com/color/ladys-slipper-sw-7139)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/green-paint-colors/sw6711

## 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.