Sherwin Williams Retreat SW 6207

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.

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").

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.

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.

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

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.