Sherwin-Williams • 6177

Softened Green

Name: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green 6177
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Softened Green is a versatile Green from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 38 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#BBBCA7

LRV

49.32

Light Reflectance Value

49.32

medium

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Collection

Living Well Rejuvenation - Fall/Winter 2022

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.

C1Liveable Green C2Softened Green

C3Clary Sage C4Green Onyx C5Artichoke C6Oakmoss C7Secret Garden

Softened Green in Real Rooms

Softened Green has a medium-high LRV of 49.32 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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, bathroom, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, kitchen cabinets and house.

10 Misc Photos

These "miscellaneous" applications of Softened Green prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

SW Softened Green accent wall

@evolution_painting_restoration

5 Bathroom Photos

In the bathroom, Softened Green brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

SW Softened Green bathroom interior

@functionalcolor

SW Softened Green bathroom paint review

@foxhomellc

SW Softened Green bathroom paint

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@refreshedconceptsforthehome

Softened Green Bathroom

@ingaboohouse

1 Dining Room Photo

Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Softened Green does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.

SW Softened Green dining room color

@lynchpropaint2

3 Kitchen Photos

The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Softened Green manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.

Sherwin Williams SW 6177 kitchen color

@leurapaint

Sherwin Williams SW 6177 kitchen color review

@leurapaint

Sherwin Williams Softened Green kitchen interior

@leurapaint

8 Bedroom Photos

In the context of a primary suite, Softened Green suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

Sw 6177 Nursery

@johnrowan_the_painter

8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The depth of Softened Green on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.

SW 6177 kitchen cabinets paint review

@pezzottipainting

3 House Photos

Softened Green 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.