Sherwin Williams Privilege Green: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect deep green paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Privilege Green and if it might be right for your home!

Deep greens often remind us of olive, dill, or eucalyptus. They feel both bold and dramatic while also cozy and calming.

These beautiful shades of green add depth to a room without causing it to feel too heavy. They're a gorgeous choice for gathering spaces, such as living rooms, foyers, and dens.

Deep greens are versatile enough to be used in various design styles, from traditional to contemporary.

Deep greens can lean cool (blue undertones) or warm (yellow undertones). They can lean so dark as to be almost black or light enough to be almost mid-toned. Details matter! Let's take a closer look at one such green, Privilege Green.

Privilege Green, Sherwin Williams, SW 6193

Privilege Green is a cool, deep green, bringing a peaceful, organic feel to any space. Privilege Green feels welcoming without being too bold.

Click here to get a peel and stick sample of Privilege Green

Color Family

Privilege Green is in the green family.

Light Reflectance Value

23

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 23, Privilege Green is a medium to dark paint color. It holds its color but may still change slightly in various lighting due to its undertones.

RGB Colors

R: 122 G: 135 B: 117

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#7A8775

Undertones

Privilege Green has blue-gray undertones. However, note that Privilege Green leans a bit warmer than other similar greens.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Privilege Green will appear warmer and more green.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, you’ll notice more of Privilege Green's blue-gray undertones coming through.

Best uses

I like to use darker paint colors like Privilege Green for:

• Walls of a room you want to feel cozier such as a bedroom, living room, den, or home office (you can even paint the trim and moldings for a more sophisticated feel)
• Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
• Built-ins
• Kitchen cabinets
• Interior or exterior doors
• Home exterior
• Shutters
• Accent wall
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Rookwood Blue Green
• Benjamin Moore Lush
• Behr Thai Basil
• Sherwin Williams Dried Thyme
• Benjamin Moore Cambridge Green
• Behr Sage Green
• Sherwin Williams Retreat

Click here to get a peel and stick sample of Privilege Green

Coordinating Colors

Privilege Green pairs well with other earth tones. Pair it with neutrals such as tans or whites (bright or soft).

Privilege Green also pairs well with greens and blues. You could also pair Privilege Green with golden yellows, corals, or dusty reds.

Blue-green pastels:

• Opaline
• Glimmer
• Window Pane
• Fleeting Green
• Topsail

Warm grays:

• Repose Gray
• Agreeable Gray
• Anew Gray
• Useful Gray
• Analytical Gray

Slate blues:

• Grays Harbor
• Outerspace
• Gibraltar
• Night Out
• Granite Peak

Trim Colors

Privilege Green pairs well with most shades of white paint, warm or cool. Your selection for trim comes down to personal preference and decor style.

For a more earthy, organic feel, choose a soft white.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

For a more crisp feel, choose a bright white.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

Click here to get a peel and stick sample of Privilege Green

FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Privilege Green.

What goes with privilege green?

Sherwin Williams Privilege Green pairs well with other earth tones. Pair it with tans, whites (bright or soft), greens, or blues. It also pairs well with golden yellows, corals, or dusty reds.

To start, try swatching Privilege Green with Opaline (a blue-green pastel), Repose Gray (a warm gray), or Grays Harbor (a deep slate blue).

What is the undertone of privilege green?

Sherwin Williams Privilege Green has a cool blue-gray undertone. However, note that despite this coolness, Privilege Green is a bit warmer than other similar greens.

In brighter spaces, Privilege Green will appear more green. In darker spaces, you'll see more of its blue-gray undertones.

What's the difference: SW Privilege Green vs Evergreen Fog?

Privilege Green, with an LRV of 23, is darker than Evergreen Fog, which has an LRV of 30.

Privilege Green is more green and more saturated, whereas Evergreen Fog is more yellow and more muted.

Evergreen Fog was named Sherwin Williams 2022 Color of the Year. However, just because it's popular doesn't necessarily mean it's the right choice for your home. Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.

Is SW Privilege Green a good cabinet color?

Yes, Sherwin Williams Privilege Green is a great choice for kitchen cabinets. This paint color can make a kitchen feel warm, relaxed, and inviting.

If you don't want to go too dark, you can elect to paint just the lower cabinets or the kitchen island with Privilege Green.

Keep in mind, in brighter kitchens, Privilege Green will appear warmer and more green. In darker kitchens, you'll see more of its blue-gray undertones.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a final decision.

Is Privilege Green warm or cool?

Sherwin Williams Privilege Green is a cool paint color due to its blue-gray undertones. Warm green paint colors have a yellow undertone.

While it's not a warm paint color, Privilege Green is neutral enough that it pairs well with soft whites and bright whites equally. It's a great versatile color!

What's the difference: SW Privilege Green vs Rookwood Blue Green?

With an LRV of 21, Rookwood Blue Green is a bit darker than Privilege Green, which has an LRV of 23.

Privilege Green leans more green and Rookwood Blue Green leans more yellow.

If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.

Thanks for reading!