Softened Green 6177 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BBBCA7, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vert de Terre from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #BBBCA7 · 6177
Softened Green
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Softened Green
Softened Green is a gentle, mid-tone sage at LRV 49 — a calm, grayed green that reads as a restful near-neutral rather than a vivid color. It's a close cousin of the popular Benjamin Moore October Mist, making it the SW pick for that soft, dusty-sage look.
Its muted quality means it plays well with creamy whites and warm wood, shifting a little greener or grayer with the light. Benjamin Moore Tree Moss is its near-identical cross-brand match.
Softened Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBBCA7
RGB187, 188, 167
Estimated LRV49.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Softened Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Softened Green
#BBBCA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Softened Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Softened 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
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Softened Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Softened Green have?
Softened Green by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Softened Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Softened Green are Vert de Terre by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Sweet Clover by Valspar (a close digital match), Tree Moss by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Softened 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 Softened Green?
Softened Green has a estimated lightness value of 49.3, 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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