Billiard Green
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Billiard Green remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 22 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#45584D
LRV
8.78
Billiard Green in Real Rooms
Billiard Green has a low LRV of 8.78 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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 bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, misc, front door and mudroom.
2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Billiard Green is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Bedroom walls painted in Billiard Green evoke tranquil forest tones.
@leurapaint
Rich Billiard Green walls transform the bedroom into a cocoon.
@mrsjaimegram
6 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Billiard Green is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Accent wall in Billiard Green anchors the seating arrangement.
@the_blondestead
2 Bathroom Photos
In the bathroom, Billiard Green brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Bathroom walls in Billiard Green add unexpected luxury.
@littlehouseintheplains
Vanity walls finished in Billiard Green establish spa-like tranquility.
@littlehouseintheplains
7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Billiard Green earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Kitchen cabinets painted Billiard Green elevate everyday functionality.
@essexbaycabinetry
3 Misc Photos
These photos show Billiard Green in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Painted dresser in Billiard Green adds vintage-inspired character.
@goodbonesfurniturerestoration
Vintage dresser in Billiard Green brings bold color to any room.
@essexbaycabinetry
Nightstand painted Billiard Green grounds the bedroom aesthetic.
@refinishedby.rj
1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Billiard Green for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Front door painted Billiard Green greets visitors with style.
@simplylancaster
1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Billiard Green creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Laundry room walls in Billiard Green transform the utilitarian space.
@allysonhicks.design
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 31 vs 9, San Antonio Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Whimsical White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 9), opening up a space where Billiard Green encloses it.
Radiant Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 9), opening up a space where Billiard Green encloses it.
At LRV 24 vs 9, Ruby Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Plum Dandy reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Thistle reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 9), opening up a space where Billiard Green encloses it.
Wallflower reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 9), opening up a space where Billiard Green encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 9, Mauve Finery is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Rookwood Blue Green reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 9), opening up a space where Billiard Green encloses it.
Juniper reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Jadite reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Grandview reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 9), opening up a space where Billiard Green encloses it.
Kendal Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Billiard Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.