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Rural Green

Often used for its versatile qualities, Rural Green remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#8D844D

LRV

22.70

Light Reflectance Value
22.70
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMidtone

Rural Green's Color Strip

Rural Green is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tupelo Tree and Saguaro. The strip spans from Rice Paddy at the lightest end to Saguaro at the deepest. Strip 145 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Rural Green in Real Rooms

Rural Green has a medium LRV of 22.7 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, living room and front door.

Color Strip 145

1 Misc Photo

See how Rural 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.

Sherwin Williams SW 6418 painted furniture

Sherwin Williams SW 6418 painted furniture

@1javieira

1 Living Room Photo

When applied to living room walls, Rural Green creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Sherwin Williams Rural Green living room interior

Sherwin Williams Rural Green living room interior

@prestigiouspainting

1 Front Door Photo

Rural 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.

Sherwin Williams Rural Green front door paint

Sherwin Williams Rural Green front door paint

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#8D844D
RGB141, 132, 77
HSL52° 29% 43%
CMYK0 6 45 45
CIE LabL: 54.8 a: -4.8 b: 30.8
XYZX: 20.58 Y: 22.70 Z: 10.32
Strip145 pos. C6