Outrageous Green
Outrageous Green is a versatile paint color 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 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#8AB733
LRV
39.62
Outrageous Green in Real Rooms
Outrageous Green has a medium-high LRV of 39.62 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Front Door Photo
Outrageous Green on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
A front door in striking Outrageous Green makes a bold design statement.
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1 Misc Photo
These examples of Outrageous Green in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
One accent wall in vibrant Outrageous Green adds unexpected personality and depth.
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Coordinating Colors
Outrageous Green reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 8), opening up a space where Rookwood Dark Brown encloses it.
At LRV 40 vs 17, Outrageous Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Outrageous Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Outrageous Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Laudable Lime reads slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Center Stage reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Outrageous Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (45 vs 40) makes Lime Rickey the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 40 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Inspired Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 40), opening up a space where Outrageous Green encloses it.
Outrageous Green reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 16), opening up a space where Forget-Me-Not encloses it.
Outrageous Green reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 16), opening up a space where Clematis encloses it.
Outrageous Green reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 5), opening up a space where Dewberry encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (40 vs 29) makes Outrageous Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Outrageous Green reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 11), opening up a space where African Violet encloses it.