Julep
Julep is a versatile Green from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#57AA80
LRV
32.39
Julep's Color Strip
Julep is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Lark Green and Argyle. The strip spans from Mint Condition at the lightest end to Greens at the deepest. Color strip 153 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Julep in Real Rooms
Julep has a medium LRV of 32.39 — 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 bathroom, bedroom, dining room, home office, kitchen, living room, mudroom, house, front door and patio.
1 Bathroom Photo
Julep is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Julep — industrial bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
To use Julep in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
A modern luxury bedroom painted in Julep
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Julep is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Julep paint in a traditional dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Julep is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.
Sherwin-Williams Julep in a neutral home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Julep 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.
Julep — scandinavian kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Julep takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
A cozy living room painted in Julep
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Julep 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.
Julep paint in a neutral mudroom
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1 House Photo
On the exterior, Julep holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
Julep color — transitional house inspiration
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Julep changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
bold front door featuring Julep by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Patio Photo
Julep on a patio surface or garden wall creates a visual anchor that ties together furniture, plantings, and architecture. It reads as intentional in a way that natural wood or stone alone rarely achieves, providing a polished "finished" look to the landscape.
industrial patio featuring Julep by Sherwin-Williams
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Coordinating Colors
White Mint reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 32), opening up a space where Julep encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 32, Eider White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 48 vs 32, Mindful Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
White Mint reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 32), opening up a space where Julep encloses it.
Similar Colors
Frosted Emerald reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Rally Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 35 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lark Green reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 32), opening up a space where Julep encloses it.
Lounge Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 79 vs 32, Whimsical White is decisively the brighter choice.
Julep reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 32 vs 17, Julep is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 32, Wallflower is decisively the brighter choice.
Mauve Finery reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 32), opening up a space where Julep encloses it.
At LRV 32 vs 13, Julep is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Lark Green reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 32), opening up a space where Julep encloses it.
At LRV 54 vs 32, Retro Mint is decisively the brighter choice.