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Adaptive Shade

We've categorized Adaptive Shade as a versatile Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can perfect for adding character to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 5 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#867E70

LRV

21.24

Light Reflectance Value
21.24
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMidtone

Adaptive Shade's Color Strip

Adaptive Shade is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Studio Clay and Suitable Brown. The strip spans from Useful Gray at the lightest end to Enduring Bronze at the deepest. Color strip 246 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Adaptive Shade in Real Rooms

Adaptive Shade has a medium LRV of 21.24 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, house and misc.

Color Strip 246

1 Living Room Photo

Choosing Adaptive Shade for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

SW Adaptive Shade living room color

SW Adaptive Shade living room color

@calvertandcollection

1 House Photo

For coastal or high-exposure homes, Adaptive Shade is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.

SW Adaptive Shade exterior paint

SW Adaptive Shade exterior paint

@thecolorconcierge

3 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Adaptive Shade prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

SW Adaptive Shade ceiling paint

SW Adaptive Shade ceiling paint

@leitchproperties

Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade painted furniture

Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade painted furniture

@second_furnishings_chances

Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade painted furniture color

Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade painted furniture color

@chickadee_restorations

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#867E70
RGB134, 126, 112
HSL38° 9% 48%
CMYK0 6 16 47
CIE LabL: 53.1 a: 0.5 b: 8.7
XYZX: 20.22 Y: 21.16 Z: 18.34
Strip246 pos. C5