Sherwin Williams Plymouth Green SW 2852
| Official page: | Plymouth Green SW 2852 |
| Code: | SW 2852 |
| Name: | Plymouth Green |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Plymouth Green?
Sherwin Williams SW 2852 Plymouth Green is a serene and timeless shade that brings a touch of nature indoors. This soft and elegant green hue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like SW 7008 Alabaster and cool tones such as SW 7622 Homburg Gray. Create a harmonious and inviting space by combining Plymouth Green with accents in SW 6385 Dover White and SW 7672 Knitting Needles for a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere. Whether used as a wall color or in furnishings, this versatile shade adds a sense of tranquility and balance to any room. Achieve a polished look by incorporating Plymouth Green into your home decor palette.
Plymouth 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 warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Plymouth 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 2852 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 2852 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 Plymouth Green reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Plymouth Green undertones?
The undertone of Plymouth 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#B1B695
RGB code:
177, 182, 149
Is Sherwin Williams Plymouth Green SW 2852 cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 69° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 2852 Plymouth Green HSL code: 69, 18%, 65%
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.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 2852
Plymouth 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 Plymouth Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 249, such as Sherwin Williams Purple Passage and Elation.
LRV of Plymouth Green
Plymouth Green has an LRV of 44.87% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 44.87%, 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 | #b1b695 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 177, 182, 149 | |
| RGB Percent | 69.41%, 71.37%, 58.43% | |
| HSV | Hue: 69° Saturation: 18.13% Value: 71.37% | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 18, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.75 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 18.13 Key: 28.63 | |
| YIQ | Y: 176.743 I: 7.625 Q: -11.327 | |
| XYZ | X: 40.283 Y: 44.973 Z: 34.984 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.874 a:-7.502 b:16.248 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.874 u:-1.228 v:24.037 | |
| Decimal | 11646613 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.062, -10.136, 16.014 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 2852 Plymouth Green
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