Calico (SW 0017) is a mid-tone green from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 34.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Grenada Villa (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Calico in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

34.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 0017

HEX

#8CA49C

RGB

140, 164, 156

HSL

160°, 12%, 60%

Family

Greens

Colors similar to Calico in Sherwin-Williams

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Calico FAQ

What undertone does Calico have?

Calico is a mid-tone green with a moderate blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Calico?

Calico has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Calico in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Grenada Villa (690), ~98% proximity; Behr: Green Meets Blue (S430-4), ~97% proximity; PPG: Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Spruce Shade (PPG1136-5), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Meek Moss Green (DET606), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Green Water (5003-4A), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Jasper Stone (HGSW9133), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dix Blue (No. 82), ~90% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Calico?

The HEX code of Calico (SW 0017) is #8CA49C, RGB 140, 164, 156. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.