Ref. #CECEBD · 6176
Liveable Green
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Liveable Green Technical Profile
What color is Liveable Green? It's a light warm gray with the hex code #CECEBD. Colors similar to Liveable Green include PPG Mix Or Match, Kilz Silver Fern, Behr Cavern Echo. Liveable Green has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 61, Liveable Green sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Liveable Green 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 Liveable Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Liveable Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Liveable Green
#CECEBD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Liveable Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Liveable 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 Liveable Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Liveable Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Liveable Green have?
Liveable Green by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Liveable Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Mix Or Match by PPG (#CCCCBA), Silver Fern by Kilz (#D1D1BF), Cavern Echo by Behr (#CDCDBA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Liveable Green?
Liveable Green has an LRV of 60.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Liveable Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.