Sherwin Williams Garden Gate: Complete Color Review

On the search for a deep green paint color for your home? Sherwin Williams Garden Gate could be the one for you!

A good olive green feels classic but still fresh. It gives you color without feeling loud.

Deep greens are dark enough to act like a neutral but bold enough to make a statement.

Garden Gate is one of these such hues. You can lean into the drama and pair it with other rich shades. Or you can soften it with creamy whites and light woods. There's a lot you can do with a green like this.

So let’s take a closer look at Sherwin Williams Garden Gate and why it might be the perfect green for your space.

Garden Gate, Sherwin Williams, SW 6167

Garden Gate is a deep, muted olive green. It feels both organic and classic.

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Color Family

Garden Gate is in the green family.

Light Reflectance Value

10

Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. It's on a scale from 0, which is pure black, to 100, which is pure white.

With an LRV of 10, Garden Gate is definitely on the darker side.

RGB Colors

R: 94 G: 89 B: 73

These numbers show the mix of red, green, and blue in the color. This blend is what gives Garden Gate that earthy olive look instead of a bright grassy green.

Hex Code

#5E5949

Undertones

Garden Gate has warm yellow undertones with a subtle touch of gray.

In a south facing room with strong sunlight, you'll notice more of its warmth. It can look a bit cozier and more golden.

In a north facing or dim space, it will read deeper and slightly moodier. It stays green, though. It doesn't turn black.

Best Uses

I love Garden Gate for creating a cozy, inviting feel. Here are some of my favorite ways to use it:

• Exterior accents: Perfect for siding, shutters, doors, or even a fence. It gives such a timeless, nature-inspired look.
• Bedrooms, living rooms, or dens: Use it on an accent wall or go all in for a warm and sophisticated space.
• Fireplace surrounds: A gorgeous, dramatic statement.
• Built-in shelving: Instantly makes any built-in feel custom and high-end.
• Interior or exterior doors: A great way to add character without overwhelming a space

Similar Colors

If you love Garden Gate but want to explore other options, check out these similar greens:

• Sherwin Williams Hidden Trail
• Benjamin Moore Aegean Olive
• Behr Wild Rice
• Sherwin Williams Muddled Basil
• Benjamin Moore Cabbage Patch
• Behr Hampton
• Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bronze Green

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Coordinating Colors

Garden Gate is very easy to work with. It pairs nicely with muddy oranges, browns, tans, sunny yellows, grays, browns, blues (light or dark), and soft whites.

It was also included in the 2026 palette as one of the coordinating colors with Sherwin Williams Universal Khaki. That mid tone tan and this deep olive look beautiful together.

The other coordinating colors are White Snow, Cream and Sugar, Lemon Chiffon, Henna Shade, Dark Auburn, Limestone, Garden Gate, and Watery.

Muddy orange-browns:

• Wheat Penny
• Toasty
• Antiquarian Brown
• Brandywine
• Decorous Amber

Mid-tone tans:

• Universal Khaki
• Portico
• Khaki Shade
• Sleepy Owlet
• Outerbanks

Sunny yellows:

• Lemon Chiffon
• Full Moon
• Friendly Yellow
• Lily
• They call it Mellow

Trim Colors

Because Garden Gate is a warm green, I recommend pairing it with soft white trim.

Soft white trim colors:

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

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FAQs

Here are some of the questions I get asked about Garden Gate.

Does Sherwin Williams Garden Gate look yellow?

SW Garden Gate is a deep olive green with warm yellow undertones. The warmth is there, but it doesn't turn into a true yellow on the wall.

What's the difference: Sherwin Williams Garden Gate vs Muddled Basil?

Garden Gate and Muddled Basil are very close paint colors, but they're not identical. Even small shifts in undertone can change the whole feel of a room.

Sherwin Williams Garden Gate has an LRV of 10, which makes it just a touch lighter than Muddled Basil at 9. It's a tiny difference, but on a full wall you may notice it.

To my eye, Garden Gate leans more true green. Muddled Basil leans a little more yellow.

When colors are this close, I use swatches and put them up around the room. That quick test usually makes the decision much easier.

What color trim goes with Sherwin Williams Garden Gate?

Due to its warmth, Garden Gate pairs well with a soft white trim. Try SW Alabaster, BM White Dove, or Behr Cameo White.

What's the difference: Sherwin Williams Garden Gate vs Roycroft Bronze Green?

These two deep greens are very similar at first glance. If you hold the swatches up quickly, you might not even see a difference.

Sherwin Williams Garden Gate has an LRV of 10, while Roycroft Bronze Green sits at 9. So Garden Gate is slightly lighter.

Garden Gate feels a bit more saturated and bold. Roycroft Bronze Green reads softer and a little more muted.

Where to use Sherwin Williams Garden Gate?

With a deep green like this, you have so many options. I love it on exterior accents like siding, shutters, or a front door because it feels rich and organic.

Inside, it looks stunning in a bedroom, living room, or cozy den. You could even color drench the walls, trim, and ceiling for a dramatic look.

If you're not ready to commit to a whole room, try it on a fireplace, built ins, interior doors, or kitchen cabinets. Once you see it in your own space, you'll get a much better feel for how bold you want to go.

Does Sherwin Williams Garden Gate go with Universal Khaki?

Yes! Sherwin Williams Garden Gate, a deep green, pairs well with Universal Khaki, which was named as Sherwin Williams 2026 Color of the Year.

Garden Gate was included in the 2026 color palette as one of nine coordinating colors to pair with Universal Khaki.

Thanks for reading!