Looking for the perfect neutral green paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Fresh Eucalyptus and if it might be right for your home!
Eucalyptus greens are everywhere right now, and I totally get the hype.
These soft, muted greens feel calm and soothing—just like the eucalyptus plant they’re inspired by.
What I love about eucalyptus greens is how versatile they are. You can use them pretty much anywhere—a statement wall, your front door, or even on cabinets.
And they look amazing with all kinds of decor styles and colors, so you don’t have to overthink it.
If you’re curious about this trend, let’s look at Sherwin Williams Fresh Eucalyptus and see if it’s the right fit for you!
Fresh Eucalyptus, Sherwin Williams, SW 9658
Fresh Eucalyptus is a soothing green paint color, ideal for bedrooms and bathrooms.
It has a natural, peaceful vibe that brings the outdoors inside—great for creating a relaxing atmosphere.
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Color Family
Fresh Eucalyptus is in the neutral family.
Light Reflectance Value
48
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 48, Fresh Eucalyptus is a light-medium to medium green. It’s not overly saturated but still provides some color.
In bright, natural light, it’ll look lighter, while in darker spaces, it takes on a slightly deeper tone.
RGB Colors
R: 173 G: 188 B: 180
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
#ADBCB4
Undertones
Fresh Eucalyptus has green-gray undertones that shift depending on the lighting:
- In bright, sunny rooms (south-facing): It appears warmer and leans more green.
- In dimly lit or north-facing rooms: It takes on a cooler, slightly green-blue hue.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
Fresh Eucalyptus works beautifully in a variety of spaces.
Here are some of the best places to use it:
- Living rooms
- Bedrooms
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Home exterior or doors
- Furniture
- Interior doors
- Kitchen cabinets
It also makes a great choice for a whole house paint color.
Similar Colors
- Sherwin Williams Quietude
- Benjamin Moore Catalina Blue
- Behr Quiet Teal
- Sherwin Williams Silver Mist
- Benjamin Moore Pleasant Valley
- Behr Dew
- Sherwin Williams Forever Green
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Coordinating Colors
Fresh Eucalyptus pairs well with a variety of colors, including warm neutrals (browns, greiges, grays, tans, soft whites) and other earth-toned colors, such as greens, blues, oranges and violets.
Dark, warm browns:
- Settlement
- Solitary State
- Anonymous
- Carriage Stone
- Lauriston Stone
Warm greiges:
- Viaduct
- Roycroft Mist Gray
- Skyline Steel
- Colonnade Gray
- Pussywillow
Mid-toned, soft oranges:
- Persimmon
- Subdued Sienna
- Fame Orange
- Chrysanthemum
- Chivalry Copper
Trim Colors
Fresh Eucalyptus pairs best with soft, whites for trim.
Fresh Eucalyptus color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Fresh Eucalyptus.
Is Fresh Eucalyptus a warm or cool color?
Fresh Eucalyptus is a cool green paint color.
What undertones does Fresh Eucalyptus have?
Fresh Eucalyptus features soft green-gray undertones.
In spaces with lots of natural light, it leans warmer and more green. In darker spaces, Fresh Eucalyptus shifts cooler, with a hint of green-blue.
What's the difference: SW Sea Salt vs Fresh Eucalyptus?
Sea Salt (LRV 63) is noticeably lighter than Fresh Eucalyptus (LRV 48).
- Sea Salt is more muted and neutral.
- Fresh Eucalyptus is slightly more saturated and colorful.
If you’re stuck deciding, grab some swatches and see how they look in your space—lighting makes all the difference!
What's the difference: SW Fresh Eucalyptus vs Quietude?
Both colors are soft, neutral greens with the same LRV (48), so neither is lighter or darker.
The main difference is that Quietude leans slightly more green, while Fresh Eucalyptus has more of a gray undertone.
Since they’re so close, it’s definitely worth swatching both to see which one fits your style best.
What color trim goes best with SW Fresh Eucalyptus?
Fresh Eucalyptus looks great with soft white trim. You can try SW Alabaster, BM White Dove or Behr Cameo White.
Does SW Fresh Eucalyptus look blue?
Not really. Fresh Eucalyptus is a soft green with gray undertones.
In darker rooms (like north-facing spaces), it might lean slightly cooler or green-blue, but it won’t read as a true blue.
As always, test it out on your walls before committing—it’s the best way to see how the color behaves in your lighting!
Before you go...
So, you've found the perfect paint color, but here's the thing - there's another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
Still not sure what paint color to choose?
My Paint Color Formula ebook walks you through the painless process of expertly testing paint swatches to ensure you have the perfect color for your home.
The best way to sample paint? Samplize!
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
