Barro Verde
With a focus on versatile tones, Barro Verde (9123) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#9F8E71
LRV
27.95
Barro Verde's Color Strip
Barro Verde is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dried Edamame and Verde Marrón. The strip spans from Dirty Martini at the lightest end to Oliva Oscuro at the deepest. Strip 209 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Barro Verde in Real Rooms
Barro Verde has a medium LRV of 27.95 — 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 Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, dining room, front door, home office, bathroom, patio, house, mudroom, living room and kitchen.
1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Barro Verde rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
A modern luxury bedroom painted in Barro Verde
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Barro Verde provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Barro Verde paint in a boho dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Barro Verde is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
mediterranean front door featuring Barro Verde by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Barro Verde works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.
Sherwin-Williams Barro Verde in a scandinavian home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Barro Verde with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Barro Verde — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Patio Photo
The way Barro Verde interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.
contemporary patio featuring Barro Verde by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Barro Verde 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.
Barro Verde color — scandinavian house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Barro Verde adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Barro Verde paint in a traditional mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Barro Verde 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.
A cozy living room painted in Barro Verde
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1 Kitchen Photo
Barro Verde in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Barro Verde — industrial kitchen
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 28, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
Creamy reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 28), opening up a space where Barro Verde encloses it.
Believable Buff reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 28), opening up a space where Barro Verde encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 28, Muslin is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 31 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Barro Verde reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 31 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 28 vs 11, Barro Verde is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 7, Barro Verde is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 28, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Barro Verde reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 47 vs 28, Lakeside is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 3, Barro Verde is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (37 vs 28) makes Mega Greige the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Illusion reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Pachyderm reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 28), opening up a space where Barro Verde encloses it.
Silver Gray reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 28), opening up a space where Barro Verde encloses it.
Darker Colors
At LRV 28 vs 15, Barro Verde is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (28 vs 16) makes Barro Verde the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 28 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 28 vs 11, Barro Verde is decisively the brighter choice.
Barro Verde reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.