Overt Green
Overt Green 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 5 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#97A554
LRV
34.03
Overt Green's Color Strip
Overt Green is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Stay in Lime and Gecko. The strip spans from Lime Granita at the lightest end to Paradise at the deepest. Strip 149 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Overt Green in Real Rooms
Overt Green has a medium LRV of 34.03 — 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 misc and front door.
4 Misc Photos
See how Overt Green is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Walls painted in soft Overt Green bring natural serenity into the home.
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A room painted in gentle Overt Green connects the space to nature.
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Laundry room walls in refreshing Overt Green make chores more enjoyable.
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Overt Green walls transform a utility space into a bright, uplifting area.
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1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Overt Green 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.
A front door in botanical Overt Green adds natural elegance and curb appeal.
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Coordinating Colors
Roman Column reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 34), opening up a space where Overt Green encloses it.
Oyster White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 34), opening up a space where Overt Green encloses it.
Overt Green reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 21), opening up a space where Link Gray encloses it.
Trim Color
Roman Column reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 34), opening up a space where Overt Green encloses it.
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (38 vs 34) makes Stay in Lime the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (34 vs 29) makes Overt Green the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (45 vs 34) makes Lime Rickey the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 36 vs 34), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (41 vs 34) makes Parakeet the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 34 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (34 vs 28) makes Overt Green the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 34 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Overt Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Ryegrass reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 34 vs 12, Overt Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Elation reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 34), opening up a space where Overt Green encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 34, Lady's Slipper is decisively the brighter choice.
Overt Green reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 16), opening up a space where Forget-Me-Not encloses it.
At LRV 34 vs 5, Overt Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Overt Green reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 5), opening up a space where Dewberry encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (34 vs 29) makes Overt Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (38 vs 34) makes Stay in Lime the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (45 vs 34) makes Lime Rickey the marginally brighter of the two.
Dancing Green reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 34), opening up a space where Overt Green encloses it.