Sherwin Williams

Sensible Hue

SW 6198

Sensible Hue is a muted cool green that leans heavily into gray, producing a neutral effect with a distinctly green-tinged undertone. With an LRV of 46, it reflects a moderate amount of light, placing it in the mid-range for brightness. This tone works well on walls in bedrooms, home offices, and hallways where a quiet backdrop is needed.

It coordinates with Sherwin-Williams Snowbound and Pure White for trim contrast, and layers naturally alongside Evergreen Fog, Oyster Bar, and Repose Gray in broader neutral schemes.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6198

Collection

Color ID (Nurturer), Living Well (Unplug), Finest Whites & Neutrals (Cool Neutrals), Cool Neutral Color Scheme 1, Texas Scheme 3

Sensible Hue in Real Homes (8 Photos)

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Sensible Hue in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Sensible Hue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Sensible Hue under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

55°

Orange Family

Lightness

69%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

46.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B6B5AB

RGB Decimal

182, 181, 171

RGB Percent

71.4%, 71.0%, 67.1%

HSL

54.5, 7.0%, 69.2%

HSV

54.5, 6.0%, 71.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.5%, 6.0%, 28.6%

YIQ

180.2, 3.8, -2.9

XYZ

43.17, 45.93, 45.12

CIE Lab

73.50, -1.45, 5.21

CIE Luv

73.50, 1.14, 7.83

Hunter Lab

67.77, -1.34, 4.64

Decimal

11974059

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Sensible Hue Historical Gray Creekside Green Autumn Gray

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Sensible Hue Eon Roadster White White Moderne

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Sensible Hue Masterpiece Gray Heather Blushing Lilac

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Sensible Hue Silent Storm Dove Tale Blue Fescue

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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