Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Straightforward Green |
| SKU | SW 6935 |
| Hex | #52A550 |
| RGB | 82, 165, 80 |
| HSL | 119°, 35%, 48% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Sherwin-Williams Straightforward Green
Straightforward Green sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Straightforward Green 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Straightforward Green 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 #52A550 in HSL space. Pair Straightforward Green 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 Straightforward Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Straightforward Green 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 6935 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Straightforward Green
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Straightforward Green is Feeling Lucky (128-6DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Feeling Lucky and you'll get the same color. See the full Feeling Lucky swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Straightforward Green
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sullivan Green (560), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Straightforward Green without repainting risk. See the full Sullivan Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Straightforward Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Straightforward Green is Leap Frog (PPG1225-7) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leap Frog swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Straightforward Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Straightforward Green is Spinach (6004-10C) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spinach swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Straightforward Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Straightforward Green is Golf Course (DE5601) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golf Course swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Straightforward Green
At Kompozit, the closest color to Straightforward Green is Aqueous (0731) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqueous swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Straightforward Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Straightforward Green is Aqueous (0731) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aqueous swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Straightforward Green
Behr has no exact twin of Straightforward Green. The nearest is Fern Canopy (M380-6) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fern Canopy swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Straightforward Green
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Straightforward Green — the nearest deck color, Yeabridge Green (NO. 287), is clearly different (ΔE 12.93). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6935 instead. See the full Yeabridge Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Straightforward Green
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Straightforward Green — the nearest deck color, Magnolia Green (JG-08), is clearly different (ΔE 14.13). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6935 instead. See the full Magnolia Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Straightforward Green
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Straightforward Green — the nearest deck color, Savoy Cabbage (BD81), is clearly different (ΔE 14.98). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6935 instead. See the full Savoy Cabbage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Straightforward Green
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Straightforward Green — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 16.1). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6935 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Straightforward Green
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Straightforward Green — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 20.51). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6935 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →