# Sherwin Williams Secret Garden

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-secret-garden-6181](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-secret-garden-6181)

Sherwin Williams Secret Garden SW 6181 is a deep, muted green with earthy gray undertones that keep it from reading overly bright or jewel-toned. It has the weight of shaded foliage, making it especially effective on cabinetry, a dining room, or a study where darker walls feel intentional rather than heavy. In bright daylight, the green becomes more apparent, while north-facing rooms and low evening light can bring out its near-black depth. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, worn brass, and linen for contrast, or use walnut and charcoal stone for a more grounded look.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Secret Garden
- **Color code:** SW 6181
- **HEX:** #4f523a
- **RGB:** 79, 82, 58
- **LRV:** 8.57%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** Rejuvenation - Fall/Winter 2022

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 67° Saturation: 29.27% Value: 32.16%
- **HSL:** hsl(68, 17, 27)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 3.66 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 29.27 Key: 67.84
- **YIQ:** Y: 78.367 I: 5.925 Q: -8.103
- **XYZ:** X: 7.005 Y: 8.002 Z: 5.177
- **CIE Lab:** L:33.988 a:-5.828 b:13.729
- **CIE Luv:** L:33.988 u:-0.574 v:16.268
- **Decimal:** 5198394
- **Hunter Lab:** 28.289, -5.301, 8.951

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Olive green](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-green-ral-6003)
- [Benjamin Moore Windsor Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-windsor-green-cw-505)
- [Behr River Forest](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-river-forest)
- [Benjamin Moore Artichoke](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-artichoke-2141-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Chimichurri](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chimichurri-csp-810)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-dark-green-sw-2816)
- [Behr Chard](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chard)
- [Benjamin Moore Jungle Canopy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jungle-canopy-csp-900)
- [Sherwin Williams Vogue Green](https://plan-home.com/color/vogue-green-sw-0065)
- [Sherwin Williams Forestwood](https://plan-home.com/color/forestwood-sw-7730)
- [Benjamin Moore Cabbage Patch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cabbage-patch-2141-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mediterranean-olive-2142-10)
- [Behr Eastern Bamboo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-eastern-bamboo)
- [Benjamin Moore Tuscany Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tuscany-green-2140-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Garden Path](https://plan-home.com/color/garden-path-sw-2929)
- [Benjamin Moore Dakota Woods Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dakota-woods-green-2139-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Night Owl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-owl-cc-662)
- [Behr Fig Tree](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fig-tree)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Artichoke](https://plan-home.com/color/artichoke-sw-6179)
- [Sherwin Williams Oakmoss](https://plan-home.com/color/oakmoss-sw-6180)
- [Sherwin Williams Leapfrog](https://plan-home.com/color/leapfrog-sw-6431)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Garden Path](https://plan-home.com/color/garden-path-sw-2929)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Purple Passage](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-passage-sw-6551)
- [Sherwin Williams Elation](https://plan-home.com/color/elation-sw-6827)
- [Sherwin Williams Lady's Slipper](https://plan-home.com/color/ladys-slipper-sw-7139)
- [Sherwin Williams Forget-Me-Not](https://plan-home.com/color/forget-me-not-sw-6824)
- [Sherwin Williams Majestic Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/majestic-purple-sw-6545)
- [Sherwin Williams Dewberry](https://plan-home.com/color/dewberry-sw-6552)
- [Sherwin Williams Brave Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/brave-purple-sw-6823)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/green-paint-colors/sw6181

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.