Shade-Grown
We've categorized Shade-Grown as a genuinely dark Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 49 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#4E5147
LRV
7.96
Shade-Grown's Color Strip
Shade-Grown is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 215 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Shade-Grown in Real Rooms
Shade-Grown has a low LRV of 7.96 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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 living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, home office, house, front door, misc and kitchen cabinets.
11 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Shade-Grown 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.
Living room walls in Shade-Grown create organic warmth.
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11 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Shade-Grown in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Bedroom painted in Shade-Grown encourages natural, restful sleep.
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2 Kitchen Photos
On kitchen walls, Shade-Grown adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Kitchen cabinetry in Shade-Grown delivers sophisticated green tones that elevate culinary spaces.
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Cabinetry in Shade-Grown anchors this bright, modern kitchen.
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8 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Shade-Grown holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom vanity and walls painted Shade-Grown establish a calming, nature-inspired retreat.
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2 Home Office Photos
Shade-Grown in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Home office walls in Shade-Grown foster creativity and focus with balanced, earthy undertones.
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Home office built-ins in Shade-Grown create focused work zones with professional sophistication.
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2 House Photos
When choosing Shade-Grown for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Exterior siding in Shade-Grown creates dramatic curb appeal with rich, muted green.
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Exterior house trim in Shade-Grown complements natural landscaping and stone architectural details.
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3 Front Door Photos
In a world of boring front doors, Shade-Grown 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.
Front door entrance in Shade-Grown makes a bold architectural statement with timeless elegance.
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Front entry door in Shade-Grown commands attention while maintaining neighborhood harmony.
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Front door in Shade-Grown welcomes guests with a natural, inviting presence.
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4 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Shade-Grown on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Wall panelling in Shade-Grown adds depth and texture to the space.
@cacheyhome
Painted furniture in Shade-Grown brings understated elegance to any room.
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Storage units finished in Shade-Grown blend seamlessly with neutral décor.
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An accent wall in Shade-Grown transforms the room's focal point.
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6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Shade-Grown cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Shade-Grown offer timeless, sophisticated appeal.
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 76 vs 8, Ethereal White is decisively the brighter choice.
Grecian Ivory reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 8), opening up a space where Shade-Grown encloses it.
At LRV 31 vs 8, Green Onyx is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 76 vs 8, Ethereal White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Wood Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Purple Passage reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (11 vs 8) makes Plummy the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 72 vs 8, Elation is decisively the brighter choice.
Lady's Slipper reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 8), opening up a space where Shade-Grown encloses it.
At LRV 71 vs 8, Inspired Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 8) makes Forget-Me-Not the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Night Owl reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 24 vs 8, Willowleaf is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 21 vs 8, Dried Thyme is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (14 vs 8) makes Rosemary the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.