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Green Onyx

We've categorized Green Onyx as a versatile Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can perfect for adding character to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 6 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#989A82

LRV

31.42

Light Reflectance Value
31.42
medium
Temperatureneutral
SaturationMuted

Green Onyx's Color Strip

Green Onyx is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Clary Sage and Artichoke. The strip spans from Liveable Green at the lightest end to Secret Garden at the deepest. Color strip 213 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Green Onyx in Real Rooms

Green Onyx has a medium LRV of 31.42 — 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, bathroom, living room and misc.

Color Strip 213

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

For an island-only application, Green Onyx provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.

Sherwin Williams Green Onyx Kitchen Cabinets

Sherwin Williams Green Onyx Kitchen Cabinets

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Sherwin Williams Green Onyx Kitchen Cabinets

Sherwin Williams Green Onyx Kitchen Cabinets

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Sw Green Onyx Painted Cabinets

Sw Green Onyx Painted Cabinets

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1 Bathroom Photo

Pairing Green Onyx 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.

Green Onyx Bathroom

Green Onyx Bathroom

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1 Living Room Photo

Choosing Green Onyx for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Sw 9128 Living Room

Sw 9128 Living Room

@daninafarms_homelife

1 Misc Photo

Note how Green Onyx is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Ceiling

Ceiling

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

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Color Codes

HEX#989A82
RGB152, 154, 130
HSL65° 11% 56%
CMYK1 0 16 40
CIE LabL: 62.8 a: -5.0 b: 12.4
XYZX: 28.53 Y: 31.40 Z: 25.67
Strip213 pos. C4