Ref. #5E7F57 · 6445
Garden Grove
18%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Garden Grove Technical Profile
What color is Garden Grove? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #5E7F57. Colors similar to Garden Grove include MPC Lux Green Met., Hirshfield's Grasshopper, Valspar Mixedwood Leaf. Garden Grove has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Garden Grove 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, Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Garden Grove
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Garden Grove
#5E7F57
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C9D7C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Garden Grove
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Garden Grove — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Garden Grove have?
Garden Grove by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Garden Grove from other brands?
The closest matches are Lux Green Met. by MPC (#61825F), Grasshopper by Hirshfield's (#5E805F), Mixedwood Leaf by Valspar (#68825E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Garden Grove?
Garden Grove has an LRV of 18.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Garden Grove's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.