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.

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

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Sensible Hue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

55°

Orange Family

Lightness

69%

Medium

Saturation

7%

Very Muted

LRV

46.0
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
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

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