Built-in library bookshelves and a vintage leather armchair are framed by dark olive walls painted in Sherwin-Williams Sage Green Light (Hex #73705E).

Sage Green Light SW 2851

Sherwin-Williams
LRV 16

Sherwin-Williams Sage Green Light (SW 2851) is a dark, muted olive green with prominent gray and brown undertones. Part of the Historic Collection, this earthy, weathered shade provides a quiet, grounded backdrop for studies, mudrooms, and classic exteriors.

Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU SW 2851
HEX Code #73705E
Light Reflectance (LRV) 16
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Olive
Hidden Undertones Gray, Brown
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South, West
Best For Studies, mudrooms, kitchen cabinets, exterior trim

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A split digital conceptual board showcasing a Sherwin-Williams Sage Green Light study on top, with physical mahogany and velvet materials below.

Digital visualization: This sophisticated olive-toned paneling setting a moody atmosphere alongside a rich mahogany desk.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Moody, directional light from a single window
  • Wood Tones:Rich mahogany desk
  • Wall Treatment:Board and batten paneling
  • Upholstery:Forest green velvet armchair
  • Metal Accents:Polished unlacquered brass
An 80/20 conceptual board displaying a utilitarian mudroom with green-gray cubbies above a tactile flat-lay of slate tile and cast iron.

Concept board: A durable green-gray finish applied to built-in mudroom cubbies, grounded by dark slate herringbone tiles.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright ambient light from overhead skylight
  • Flooring:Slate herringbone floor tiles
  • Millwork:Built-in cubbies and bench
  • Hardware:Cast iron coat hooks
  • Trim Recommendation:SW Snowbound (SW 7004)

Complementary Paint Colors

Snowbound Sherwin-Williams • SW 7004
A composite digital board featuring an olive green kitchen layout on the top and tactile walnut and subway tile samples on the bottom.

Color application study: This muted olive hue on shaker cabinets, beautifully paired with warm walnut butcher block counters.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft, even northern light
  • Countertop:Butcher block walnut
  • Backsplash:Cream subway tile with dark grout
  • Hardware Finishes:Brushed nickel knobs
  • Wall Color:SW Greek Villa (SW 7551)

Complementary Paint Colors

Greek Villa Sherwin-Williams • SW 7551
A digital layout board presenting a house with olive-gray trim above a textured flat-lay of reclaimed brick and weathered cedar.

Architectural visualization: A deep olive-gray tone highlighting thick exterior trim, contrasting with a weathered cedar shake roof.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Late afternoon sun casting long shadows
  • Main Siding:SW Natural Choice (SW 7011)
  • Accent Materials:Reclaimed brick chimney
  • Roofing:Weathered cedar shake roof
  • Landscaping:Wildflower garden border

Complementary Paint Colors

Natural Choice Sherwin-Williams • SW 7011

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