Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Laudable Lime |
| SKU | SW 6930 |
| Hex | #8CBF6F |
| RGB | 140, 191, 111 |
| HSL | 98°, 38%, 59% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Sherwin-Williams Laudable Lime
Laudable Lime sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Laudable Lime is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Laudable Lime within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8CBF6F in HSL space. Pair Laudable Lime with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Laudable Lime Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Laudable Lime from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6930 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Laudable Lime
The closest Behr equivalent of Laudable Lime is Hillside Grove (M380-5). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Hillside Grove and you'll get the same color. See the full Hillside Grove swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Laudable Lime
Valspar's nearest match is Leprechaun Laugh (V023-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.7 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Laudable Lime without repainting risk. See the full Leprechaun Laugh swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Laudable Lime
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Laudable Lime. The nearest is Hearty Hosta (PPG1223-5) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hearty Hosta swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Laudable Lime
Glidden has no exact twin of Laudable Lime. The nearest is Lollipop Lime (50GY 43/503) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lollipop Lime swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Laudable Lime
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Laudable Lime is Grass Clippings (126-6DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Grass Clippings and you'll get the same color. See the full Grass Clippings swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Laudable Lime
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Laudable Lime. The nearest is Eastland Green (HGSW 1264) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eastland Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Laudable Lime
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Laudable Lime. The nearest is Cabbage Patch (DE5579) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cabbage Patch swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Laudable Lime
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Laudable Lime. The nearest is Glass Bottle (0773) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glass Bottle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Laudable Lime
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Laudable Lime. The nearest is Glass Bottle (0773) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glass Bottle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Laudable Lime
Kompozit has no exact twin of Laudable Lime. The nearest is Glass Bottle (0773) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Glass Bottle swatch →