Agate Green
Often used for its versatile qualities, Agate Green remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 14 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#8EA486
LRV
33.87
Agate Green's Color Strip
Agate Green is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Nurture Green and Inland. The strip spans from Topiary Tint at the lightest end to Shamrock at the deepest. Strip 158 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Agate Green in Real Rooms
Agate Green has a medium LRV of 33.87 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, front door, house, living room and misc.
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Agate Green interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Agate Green deliver rich, natural sophistication.
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Cabinetry in Agate Green brings depth and character to the kitchen.
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Kitchen cabinets painted in Agate Green offer bold, contemporary appeal.
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Cabinet surfaces in Agate Green create a cohesive, polished look.
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Cabinets finished in Agate Green provide striking visual interest and style.
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Agate Green is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
Front door in Agate Green makes an impressive entry statement.
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1 House Photo
Using Agate Green on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Exterior siding in Agate Green creates curb appeal with natural richness.
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3 Living Room Photos
Agate Green anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Living room walls in Agate Green introduce bold, earthy sophistication.
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Walls finished in Agate Green establish a grounded, contemporary aesthetic.
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Wall surfaces in Agate Green provide dramatic color with natural undertones.
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4 Misc Photos
Agate Green shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Furniture painted in Agate Green adds personality and depth to spaces.
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Painted pieces in Agate Green transform furniture into statement elements.
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Walls in Agate Green create a moody, inviting living space.
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Wall paint in Agate Green brings natural richness to any room.
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Coordinating Colors
White Mint reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 34), opening up a space where Agate Green encloses it.
Relaxed Khaki reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 34), opening up a space where Agate Green encloses it.
Agate Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
White Mint reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 34), opening up a space where Agate Green encloses it.
Similar Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (40 vs 34) makes Nurture Green the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 36 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 30) makes Agate Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 30) makes Agate Green the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (39 vs 34) makes Restful the marginally brighter of the two.
Haven reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Burma Jade reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 34 vs 16, Agate Green is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (34 vs 28) makes Agate Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Obi Lilac reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 59 vs 34, Enchant is decisively the brighter choice.
Agate Green reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 11), opening up a space where Plummy encloses it.
Feathery Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 34), opening up a space where Agate Green encloses it.
At LRV 34 vs 21, Agate Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 61 vs 34, Sea Spray is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (44 vs 34) makes Forever Green the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 57 vs 34, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 49 vs 34, Colonial Revival Sea Green is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (40 vs 34) makes Nurture Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Agate Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Agate Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 34 vs 18, Agate Green is decisively the brighter choice.