Softened Green
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (6177) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 49.3 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
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49.32
Softened Green's Color Strip
Softened Green is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Liveable Green and Clary Sage. The strip spans from Liveable Green at the lightest end to Secret Garden at the deepest. Strip 213 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Softened Green in Rooms
Follow Softened Green from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 38 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
10 Misc Photos
Softened Green (6177) moves through 10 misc images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Softened Green accent wall adds depth and interest to the space.
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5 Bathroom Photos
Across 5 bathroom images, Softened Green (6177) meets window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Bathroom walls in Softened Green create a spa-inspired retreat.
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Vanity cabinetry in Softened Green creates a spa-like atmosphere in this serene bathroom.
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Marble countertops pair seamlessly with walls painted in soothing Softened Green.
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Framed mirror and sconces highlight the sophisticated Softened Green bathroom walls.
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Soft lighting reveals the gentle depth of Softened Green throughout this bathroom space.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Against timber, table linen, glass and artwork, Softened Green (6177) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 49.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Softened Green dining room walls set an elegant, nature-inspired tone.
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3 Kitchen Photos
3 kitchen images trace Softened Green (6177) through the changing light from breakfast through dinner. Its place within Living Well and Rejuvenation - Fall/Winter 2022 hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Kitchen walls in Softened Green create a warm, inviting space.
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Softened Green kitchen walls bring soft, natural tones to cooking areas.
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Softened Green kitchen interior combines cabinetry and wall color seamlessly.
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8 Bedroom Photos
8 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Softened Green (6177) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Softened Green nursery walls create a gentle, soothing environment.
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8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
8 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Softened Green (6177) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Kitchen cabinets painted Softened Green gain depth and modern charm.
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3 House Photos
Against roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim, Softened Green (6177) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 49.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Board-and-batten siding in Softened Green brings subtle color to this classic home exterior.
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Natural light emphasizes the soft undertones of Softened Green on the exterior cladding.
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Covered porch trim in white contrasts elegantly with Softened Green house siding.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 49, Sagey is decisively the brighter choice.
Queen Anne's Lace reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 49), opening up a space where Softened Green encloses it.
At LRV 64 vs 49, Dirty Martini is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 75 vs 49, Sagey is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 49), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 49), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 51 vs 49), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 52 and 49, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 51 and 49, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Softened Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 51 and 49, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Softened Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (49 vs 41) makes Softened Green the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (60 vs 49) makes Acanthus the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 49 vs 20, Softened Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 49 vs 12, Softened Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Softened Green reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 4), opening up a space where Mountain Fig encloses it.
Elation reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 49), opening up a space where Softened Green encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 49, Lady's Slipper is decisively the brighter choice.
Softened Green reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 16), opening up a space where Forget-Me-Not encloses it.
At LRV 49 vs 5, Softened Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (58 vs 49) makes Aloof Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Lattice reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 49), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 72 vs 49, Frosty White is decisively the brighter choice.
Pacific Fog reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 49), opening up a space where Softened Green encloses it.
Darker Colors
Softened Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Softened Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 42), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Softened Green reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 31), opening up a space where Green Onyx encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (49 vs 38) makes Softened Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Softened Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Manufacturer description
Evoke a comforting, natural feel with this gentle green neutral. Complete the effect by pairing with a lighter, organic neutral like Queen Anne’s Lace.