Shade‐Grown 6188 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4E5147, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tarpaulin Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4E5147 · 6188
Shade‐Grown
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Shade‐Grown Technical Profile
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Shade‐Grown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shade‐Grown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsShade‐Grown
Nearly identical
RALTarpaulin Grey
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Enchanted Forest Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Oyster Catch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fatigue Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Twilight Forest
Behr
Very similar
Opera Evening
Vista Paint
Very similar
Iron River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blackened Pine
Valspar
Very similar
Ironside
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dark Sky
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shade‐Grown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shade‐Grown
#4E5147
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#597A51
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shade‐Grown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shade‐Grown 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 Shade‐Grown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shade‐Grown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shade‐Grown have?
Shade‐Grown by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shade‐Grown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shade‐Grown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shade‐Grown are Tarpaulin Grey by RAL (a near-identical match), Enchanted Forest Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Licorice by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Shade‐Grown'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 Shade‐Grown?
Shade‐Grown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shade‐Grown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.