Envy
We've categorized Envy as a versatile Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 13 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#358C3F
LRV
19.90
Envy's Color Strip
Envy is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Direct Green and Lucky Green. The strip spans from Humorous Green at the lightest end to Greenbelt at the deepest. Strip 146 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Envy in Real Rooms
Envy has a medium LRV of 19.9 — 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 bedroom, kitchen cabinets, misc, home office, dining room, front door, bathroom, house, kitchen, patio, mudroom and living room.
1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Envy in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Bedroom wall features a Envy color-block design adding modern dimension.
@mlh_designs
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
On kitchen cabinets, Envy adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Kitchen cabinets painted Envy bring cool, sophisticated elegance to the space.
@southern_nancy
2 Misc Photos
Envy 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.
Wooden furniture finished in Envy gains contemporary style and rich character.
@karenviscitointeriors
Painted dresser in Envy showcases the color's versatility on statement pieces.
@thewoodknotfurniture
1 Home Office Photo
Envy in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
scandinavian home office featuring Envy by Sherwin-Williams
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Envy 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.
A contemporary dining room painted in Envy
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Envy 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.
Envy paint in a modern luxury front door
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Envy and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Envy — japandi bathroom
@mybudgetrecipes
1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Envy acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Sherwin-Williams Envy in a traditional house
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Envy make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Envy color — organic modern kitchen inspiration
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Envy is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
Envy paint in a contemporary patio
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Envy 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.
A traditional mudroom painted in Envy
@mybudgetrecipes
1 Living Room Photo
Envy 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.
Envy — traditional living room
@mybudgetrecipes
Coordinating Colors
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 20), opening up a space where Envy encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 20, Restful White is decisively the brighter choice.
Tumblin' Tumbleweed reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 20), opening up a space where Envy encloses it.
Trim Color
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 20), opening up a space where Envy encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 20 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 9-point LRV gap (29 vs 20) makes Straightforward Green the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Jolly Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (28 vs 20) makes Radiant Lilac the marginally brighter of the two.
Feathery Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 20), opening up a space where Envy encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Envy reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.