Sherwin Williams Sage Green Light SW 2851

What are Sherwin Williams Sage Green Light undertones?

The undertone of Sage Green Light 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Sage Green Light SW 2851 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 51° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2851 Sage Green Light HSL code: 51, 10%, 41%

• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Sage Green Light

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Sage Green Light:

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 2851
Sage Green Light

• SW 6201
  Thunderous

  

• SW 6200
  Link Gray

  

• SW 7743
  Mountain Road

  

• SW 9524
  Crooked River

  

• SW 9593
  Lauriston Stone

  

Darker shades

SW 2851
Sage Green Light

• SW 6174
  Andiron

  

• SW 6166
  Eclipse

  

• SW 9525
  Hidden Trail

  

• SW 2846
  Roycroft Bronze Green

  

• SW 6167
  Garden Gate

  

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 Sage Green Light with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 231, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 2851
Sage Green Light

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

• SW 2739
  Charcoal Blue

  

• SW 9690
  Mountain Fig

  

LRV of Sage Green Light

Sage Green Light has an LRV of 16.08% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#73705e
RGB Decimal	115, 112, 94
RGB Percent	45.10%, 43.92%, 36.86%
HSV	Hue: 51° Saturation: 18.26% Value: 45.1%
HSL	hsl(51, 10, 41)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.61 Yellow: 18.26 Key: 54.9
YIQ	Y: 110.845 I: 7.572 Q: -4.967
XYZ	X: 14.885 Y: 16.042 Z: 12.899
CIE Lab	L:47.029 a:-2.17 b:10.444
CIE Luv	L:47.029 u:2.769 v:13.689
Decimal	7565406
Hunter Lab	40.052, -3.755, 8.942