Aloe
We've categorized Aloe as a versatile and reflective Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#ACCABC
LRV
54.76
Aloe's Color Strip
Aloe is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Breaktime and Spearmint. The strip spans from Breaktime at the lightest end to Hunt Club at the deepest. Strip 160 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Aloe in Real Rooms
Aloe has a medium-high LRV of 54.76 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 dining room, bedroom, home office, bathroom, front door, mudroom, living room, patio, house and kitchen.
1 Dining Room Photo
Aloe encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Aloe paint in a minimalist dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Aloe with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
A modern luxury bedroom painted in Aloe
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1 Home Office Photo
In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Aloe can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.
Sherwin-Williams Aloe in a scandinavian home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Aloe in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Aloe — vintage bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Aloe makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
rustic modern front door featuring Aloe by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
Aloe handles the visual noise of a high-traffic entry point with ease. Coats, shoes, bags — the color grounds all of it without making the chaos worse. It's also incredibly forgiving of the scuffs and marks that come with daily use.
Aloe paint in a neutral mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Aloe. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A contemporary living room painted in Aloe
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1 Patio Photo
Using Aloe on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.
boho patio featuring Aloe by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Aloe provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Aloe color — traditional house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
Aloe is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Aloe — industrial kitchen
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
Green Trance reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 55), opening up a space where Aloe encloses it.
Aloe reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 9), opening up a space where Muddled Basil encloses it.
Aloe reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 40), opening up a space where Sassy Green encloses it.
Trim Color
Green Trance reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 55), opening up a space where Aloe encloses it.
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 51) makes Aloe the marginally brighter of the two.
Reclining Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Waterscape reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 57 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Whimsical White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 55), opening up a space where Aloe encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 24, Aloe is decisively the brighter choice.
Aloe reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 17), opening up a space where Plum Dandy encloses it.
Wallflower reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 51) makes Aloe the marginally brighter of the two.
Aloe reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 13), opening up a space where Grape Harvest encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 79 vs 55, Timid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Waterscape reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Aloe reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 34), opening up a space where Verdigreen encloses it.