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Shagreen

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Shagreen remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#CBC99D

LRV

56.90

Light Reflectance Value
56.90
light
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMidtone

Shagreen's Color Strip

Shagreen is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Celery and Baby Bok Choy. The strip spans from Celery at the lightest end to Basque Green at the deepest. As part of strip 154, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

Shagreen in Real Rooms

Shagreen has a high LRV of 56.9 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, house and living room.

Color Strip 154

2 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Shagreen adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

Sherwin Williams Shagreen wall paint

Sherwin Williams Shagreen wall paint

@cleancutpaintingbytaylor

SW Shagreen wall paint makeover

SW Shagreen wall paint makeover

@cleancutpaintingbytaylor

2 House Photos

Shagreen is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Sherwin Williams Shagreen house exterior color

Sherwin Williams Shagreen house exterior color

@nichepaintingco

Sherwin Williams Shagreen house exterior

Sherwin Williams Shagreen house exterior

@nichepaintingco

2 Living Room Photos

Shagreen provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

SW Shagreen living room makeover

SW Shagreen living room makeover

@alittlemorelikehome

SW Shagreen living room

SW Shagreen living room

@alittlemorelikehome

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#CBC99D
RGB203, 201, 157
HSL57° 31% 71%
CMYK0 1 23 20
CIE LabL: 80.1 a: -6.5 b: 22.3
XYZX: 51.60 Y: 56.91 Z: 40.16
Strip154 pos. C2