Active Green is the most flexible accent family in residential paint — works as both a whole-room neutral when desaturated and a confident statement when saturated. At LRV 49 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it only if your fixed finishes (flooring, stone, tile) already lean hard warm or cool enough to clash — otherwise it's one of the most forgiving families.
Ref. #6CCCA5 · 6986
Active Green
49%LRV Value
Active Green Technical Profile
What color is Sherwin-Williams Active Green (6986)? It's a medium cool green — hex #6CCCA5, LRV 49. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Active Green is Vista Paint Day in the Garden — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Cliffside Park and PPG Crystal Gem also close. Its LRV of 49 gives Active Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Active Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Active Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Active Green
#6CCCA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7BB1B7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Active Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Active Green Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Active Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Active Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Active Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Active Green are Day in the Garden by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cliffside Park by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Crystal Gem by PPG (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Active Green's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Active Green?
Active Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Active Green depends on the room. Here's how to choose.