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
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 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, house and living room.
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.
Textured walls in Shagreen create subtle dimension and visual interest.
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Wall treatment in Shagreen brings sophisticated depth to any room.
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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.
Exterior siding in Shagreen offers a muted, refined curb appeal.
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Exterior siding dressed in soft, textured Shagreen creates welcoming curb appeal.
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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.
Living room walls in Shagreen provide a sophisticated neutral backdrop.
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Accent wall painted Shagreen anchors this serene living room palette.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 81 vs 57, Queen Anne's Lace is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 57, Shell White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 23, Shagreen is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 57, Queen Anne's Lace is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 59 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (57 vs 54) makes Shagreen the marginally brighter of the two.
Shagreen reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (57 vs 51) makes Shagreen the marginally brighter of the two.
Shagreen reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (66 vs 57) makes Rice Paddy the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Shagreen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Shagreen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
Shagreen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 12), opening up a space where Purple Passage encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 4, Shagreen is decisively the brighter choice.
Shagreen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 35), opening up a space where Vesper Violet encloses it.
Lady's Slipper reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 57), opening up a space where Shagreen encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 86 vs 57, Pearl Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 57, Barely Pear is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Shagreen reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.