Sherwin Williams Quietude SW 6212

Let’s dive into a full Quietude paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6212. Find out if this gorgeous cold green paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Quietude SW 6212
Color code:SW 6212
Color name:Quietude
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Living Well, Organic

What are Sherwin Williams Quietude undertones?

Green is Sherwin Williams Quietude undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#ADBBB2

RGB code:

173, 187, 178

Is Sherwin Williams Quietude SW 6212 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 141° this Green refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6212 Quietude HSL code: 141, 9%, 71%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Green shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Green undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Quietude:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Quietude SW 6212 vs Kind Green SW 6457

Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.

Sherwin Williams Quietude SW 6212 vs Sherwin Williams Kind Green SW 6457Open Quietude SW 6212
LRV: 47.6%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 50.52%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold

Quietude SW 6212 vs Colonial Revival Gray SW 2832

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Sherwin Williams Quietude SW 6212 vs Sherwin Williams Colonial Revival Gray SW 2832Open Quietude SW 6212
LRV: 47.6%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 47.95%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold