Ref. #537150 · 6453
Cilantro
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cilantro Technical Profile
What color is Cilantro? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #537150. Colors similar to Cilantro include PPG Clover Leaf, Vista Paint Tall Timber, MPC Foret Parc Green. Cilantro has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Cilantro creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cilantro pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cilantro
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cilantro
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cilantro
#537150
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#629276
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cilantro
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cilantro 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 Cilantro.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cilantro — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cilantro have?
Cilantro by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Cilantro from other brands?
The closest matches are Clover Leaf by PPG (#53734C), Tall Timber by Vista Paint (#4C6C4C), Foret Parc Green by MPC (#527048). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cilantro?
Cilantro has an LRV of 14.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cilantro's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.