Is Sherwin Williams Retreat SW 6207 cool or warm?

Sherwin Williams SW 6207 Retreat is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

What are Sherwin Williams Retreat undertones?

Green is Sherwin Williams Retreat undertone color.

What is the HEX code for Sherwin Williams Retreat?

The hexadecimal color code for Sherwin Williams Retreat undertone is #7a8076 .

What is the RGB code of Sherwin Williams Retreat?

RGB code is 122, 128, 118 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Sherwin Williams Retreat SW 6207

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Retreat for bedroom (7 photos)
Retreat for living room (5 photos)
Sherwin Williams Retreat for bathroom (9 photos)
Sherwin Williams SW 6207 on kitchen cabinets (8 photos)
Retreat for exterior (6 photos)
Sherwin Williams Retreat reviews (13 photos)
What are Sherwin Williams Retreat undertones?
Is Retreat SW 6207 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Retreat
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Retreat SW 6207
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Retreat SW 6207
Code:	SW 6207
Name:	Retreat
Brand:	Sherwin Williams
Collections:	Rejuvenation - Spring/Summer 2022

What color is Sherwin Williams Retreat?

If you liked Sherwin-Williams Retreat (SW 6207) at first glance but couldn’t quite place it - think "easy, livable green that behaves like a neutral". It sits in that calm, slightly moody zone where it can read modern with clean lines, or quietly classic with paneling and warm wood.

And yes, it’s really close to Dried Thyme - same family, same vibe. The difference is in the undertone: Dried Thyme is warmer and a touch more saturated, so it feels a bit earthier and richer, while Retreat comes off a little more muted and relaxed. If you’re torn between them, pick Retreat when you want a softer, airier green, and reach for Dried Thyme when you want that extra warmth and depth.

Retreat for bedroom (7 photos)

Retreat is a cool, muted green that’s perfect when you want a bedroom to feel calm but still styled. It can read deeper and moodier on full walls, or lighter and fresher on paneling and trim - so it works for both cozy, layered rooms and cleaner, more minimal spaces. It looks especially good with warm wood floors, vintage rugs, soft neutrals, and a few earthy accents (rust, terracotta, or warm pink) to keep it from feeling too cold.

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Retreat for living room (5 photos)

If your living room has even a hint of Victorian - fireplace, paneling, old trim - Retreat is such an easy win. It’s that calm, dusty green that makes all those details look intentional without turning the room dark. And it’s surprisingly boho-friendly: throw in layered rugs, wicker/linen textures, a few vintage frames or a gilt mirror, and it instantly feels collected (not "newly decorated").

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Sherwin Williams SW 6207 for bathroom (9 photos)

SW 6207 Retreat is a great bathroom choice when you want something moodier than a neutral, but still easy to live with every day. It works especially well with warm wood vanities, brass fixtures, and black accents - and it can handle bold wallpaper or wainscoting without looking fussy. One practical tip: keep the lighting bright and warm (and add a lighter countertop or tile) so the green stays fresh instead of turning flat or shadowy.

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Sherwin Williams SW 6207 on kitchen cabinets (8 photos)

SW 6207 (Retreat) on kitchen cabinets is that calm, grown-up green that instantly makes the space feel more put-together without getting too serious. It looks especially good on simple Shaker fronts because the color lets all those clean lines read nicely. For countertops, it pairs beautifully with marbles that have soft movement - Bianco Carrara is the safest classic, Calacatta Gold warms it up with creamy tones, and Statuario gives a crisp, higher-contrast look. If you like bolder veining, Arabescato is a great match too.

Tip: choose your marble first, then test the cabinet color right next to it in your own lighting—this shade can lean cooler in daylight and a bit softer/greyer under warm bulbs.

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Retreat for exterior (6 photos)

Retreat on an exterior is one of those greens that feels calm and "finished" right away - especially on simple bungalow siding like in these photos. It plays really nicely with brick and dark details (black railings, charcoal roof), so you don’t have to fight to make the whole facade feel cohesive. For trim, crisp white keeps it classic, while soft greige or deep charcoal makes it look a bit more modern. And if you want the entry to pop, a warm wood door or a muted terracotta front door is a super easy win.

Tip: paint a big test patch and check it at morning + late afternoon - this shade can shift a lot depending on how much shade

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Sherwin Williams Retreat reviews (13 photos)

Retreat is doing a lot of heavy lifting in these real homes - paneling, wainscoting, even a kid’s room - so it’s clearly not a one-style-only color. If you love that slightly vintage look, steal the idea with the bronze/gold frames and classic mirrors: warm metals pop against it without looking flashy. Want it softer and more "designer"? Pair it with light oak + creamy upholstery, then add pampas grass (or any dried stems) to warm the whole corner up fast. And yes - this green is a great backdrop for bright kids’ accents: cobalt/blue bedding, orange toys, striped curtains… it lets the fun stuff shine without turning the room into chaos. Finish it with a little contrast - matte black hooks/hardware or a dark door - so the paneling reads crisp and intentional.

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Retreat:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Retreat with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 276, such as Sherwin Williams Wood Violet and Berry Cream.

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LRV of Retreat

Retreat has an LRV of 20.87% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 20.87%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.

Format	Code
HEX	#7a8076
RGB Decimal	122, 128, 118
RGB Percent	47.84%, 50.20%, 46.27%
HSV	Hue: 96° Saturation: 7.81% Value: 50.2%
HSL	hsl(96, 4, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 4.69 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 7.81 Key: 49.8
YIQ	Y: 125.066 I: -0.362 Q: -4.381
XYZ	X: 19.014 Y: 20.884 Z: 20.164
CIE Lab	L:52.822 a:-4.22 b:4.66
CIE Luv	L:52.822 u:-2.879 v:7.009
Decimal	8028278
Hunter Lab	45.699, -5.703, 5.828

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What color is Sherwin Williams Retreat?

Retreat for bedroom (7 photos)

Retreat for living room (5 photos)

Sherwin Williams SW 6207 for bathroom (9 photos)

Sherwin Williams SW 6207 on kitchen cabinets (8 photos)

Retreat for exterior (6 photos)

Sherwin Williams Retreat reviews (13 photos)