Humorous Green 6918 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C6B836, LRV 47 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Biome from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6B836 · 6918
Humorous Green
47%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Humorous Green Technical Profile
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Humorous Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Humorous Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHumorous Green
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBiome
Biome
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Leapfrog
Behr
Nearly identical
Pesto
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bright Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lemon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Miss Marigold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Can't Miss Lime
Valspar
Very similar
Gone Giddy
PPG
Very similar
Green Gone Wild
Kilz
Visible difference
Yellow Umbrella
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Humorous Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Humorous Green
#C6B836
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EBB74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Humorous Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Humorous 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 Humorous Green.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Humorous Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Humorous Green have?
Humorous Green by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Humorous Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Humorous Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Humorous Green are Biome by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Leapfrog by Behr (a near-identical match), Pesto by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Humorous Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Humorous Green?
Humorous Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.6, 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.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Humorous Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.