Sherwin Williams Slow Green: A Complete Color Review

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

Muted greens are having a moment. They're relaxing and peaceful, giving a room a feel of bringing nature in, while still being on trend.

Greens with a blue undertone are often popular, as they work well with a variety of decor styles, including coastal, modern, farmhouse and traditional, among others.

So a muted green-blue paint color is definitely one worth diving into the details for! Slow Green is a gorgeous, calming shade of green with just a touch of blue.

Slow Green, Sherwin Williams, SW 6456

Slow Green is a soft, nature-inspired green with a hint of blue undertones.

I love how it works in kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms. It adds a calming, fresh vibe to any space.

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Color Family

Slow Green is in the green family.

Light Reflectance Value

64

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 64, Slow Green is not too light but not too dark.

RGB Colors

R: 198 G: 213 B: 201

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

#C6D5C9

Undertones

Slow Green has a slight blue undertone.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Slow Green will lean warmer and greener.

In north-facing rooms without much natural light, Slow Green will lean cooler and more green-blue.

Best uses

Slow Green 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

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Breaktime
• Benjamin Moore Turquoise Mist
• Behr Frosted Jade
• Sherwin Williams Waterscape
• Benjamin Moore Swept Away
• Behr New Moss
• Sherwin Williams Piedmont

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Coordinating Colors

Slow Green pairs beautifully with a range of colors, from bold, energetic colors to earthy, muted tones.

Energetic, bold hues:

• Dragon Fruit
• Frank Blue
• Rejuvenate
• Quilt Gold
• Talipot Palm

Sunny yellows:

• They call it Mellow
• La Luna Amarilla
• Sunny Veranda
• Venetian Yellow
• Fun Yellow

Deep greens:

• Kale Green
• Isle of Pines
• Kendal Green
• Courtyard
• Evergreens

Trim Colors

Slow Green looks great with both soft and crisp whites for trim, depending on whether you want a softer vibe or more contrast.

For more contrast, go with a bright white:

Bright white trim colors:

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

For a softer, more relaxed look, pick a soft white:

Soft white trim colors:

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

Slow Green color palette

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Slow Green.

What's the difference: SW Slow Green vs Tidewater?

Slow Green and Tidewater are both beautiful green-blue colors, but they each have their own vibe.

Slow Green is a bit more green with blue undertones, while Tidewater is more blue with green undertones. This makes Slow Green feel greener, and Tidewater a bit bluer.

Another thing to note is that Slow Green (LRV 64) is slightly darker than Tidewater (LRV 65), and Tidewater tends to be a bit more saturated.

The best way to really see the difference is to swatch both and compare them in your space.

Is Slow Green warm or cool?

Sherwin Williams Slow Green is a muted, cool shade of green with blue undertones.

But the lighting in your room will affect how it looks.

In rooms with plenty of natural light, it can feel warmer and greener. In darker rooms with less light, it will lean more toward a cooler, green-blue tone.

This is why I always recommend swatching Slow Green in your space and checking how it looks at different times of the day before committing.

What's the difference: SW Slow Green vs Waterscape?

Slow Green and Waterscape are both pretty shades of green-blue paint.

Slow Green has more green in it with blue undertones, while Waterscape leans more blue with green undertones.

So, Slow Green is definitely more green, and Waterscape is a bit bluer.

Slow Green (LRV 64) is also a little lighter than Waterscape (LRV 62), and Waterscape tends to be a bit more saturated.

I recommend swatching both to see which one you like best in your space.

Is Slow Green a good color for kitchen cabinets?

Yes, Slow Green is an amazing choice for kitchen cabinets if you’re looking for a calming, muted green. It pairs beautifully with gold hardware for a more sophisticated, elegant look.

Keep in mind that if your kitchen has a lot of natural light, the cabinets may look a bit warmer and greener.

On the other hand, if your kitchen is darker, the color might lean more green-blue.

You could even use Slow Green on just the lower cabinets or on kitchen island if you want a pop of color without going all-in. There are a lot of possibilities!

What is the color code for Slow Green? 

The color code for Sherwin Williams Slow Green is SW 6456.

What's the difference: SW Slow Green vs Quietude?

Slow Green and Quietude are both popular, trending green paint colors. However, there are some major differences between the two.

Quietude is a little darker (LRV 48 vs 64) and has both blue and gray undertones, making it feel a bit more neutral.

Slow Green, however, is more vibrant and colorful with blue-green undertones.

Both colors are gorgeous, so I’d recommend swatching them side by side to see which one fits your style and space best.

Thanks for reading!