Sherwin Williams Oakmoss is a deep, muted olive green that sits squarely in the dark end of the green family. With an LRV of 13.2, it reflects very little light back into a room, which means it reads as genuinely rich and moody rather than simply dark. On the wall it looks neither grassy nor mossy in the bright botanical sense. It is more subdued than that, an earthy, complex color that pulls from both green and the natural world without leaning neon or fresh.
Light changes it in ways that matter before you buy. In south-facing rooms or spaces with strong direct sun, the warmth in the color surfaces and it reads as an inviting, living olive green. Move to a north-facing room or a dim space, and Oakmoss deepens noticeably toward brown and gray, feeling cozier but also more neutral and less distinctly green. Early morning light tends to push the gray side forward while afternoon warmth brings back the yellow-olive quality. That kind of shift is wide for one color, so testing a large sample across different walls and times of day is not optional here, it is essential.
The undertone story on Oakmoss is genuinely layered and reviewers do not all land in the same place, which is worth knowing before you commit. The dominant read is a warm yellow-olive, the kind of warmth you associate with dried vegetation, aged wood, and earth rather than anything bright or golden. That warmth is what keeps it from feeling cold or sterile on the wall.
At the same time, a gray cast runs through the color and it is not subtle. Some reviewers and designers emphasize this gray as the reason Oakmoss reads so sophisticated and restrained, the gray keeps the olive from feeling too loud or retro. Others feel that the gray side can tip the color toward a muddy or neutral brown-gray, especially in low light or on north-facing walls. So which reads as dominant, the warm green or the cooler gray, depends heavily on your room, your light source, and what surrounds it. Neither read is wrong. Both are real behaviors of the same pigment mix.
On the warm-versus-cool question, Oakmoss lands on the warm side overall, but only modestly. Its yellow-olive base is warmer than a blue-green or a true sage, yet the gray modifier keeps it from feeling obviously warm the way a golden or honey color does. Pair it with cool-toned whites or blue-grays and the gray in Oakmoss will come forward. Pair it with cream, warm beige, or natural wood and the green-olive warmth takes the lead.
Because of its low LRV of 13.2, Oakmoss works best in rooms where you are going for intention rather than airiness. Living rooms and bedrooms are the most common applications reviewers cite, and it makes sense. In those spaces the depth reads as cozy and enveloping rather than heavy, especially when natural materials like wood, linen, and stone are in the mix. It brings an outdoorsy, nature-inspired quality that lighter greens can only approximate.
Kitchen cabinets are a particularly strong use case. Deep olive greens on cabinetry have a long track record, and Oakmoss sits in that tradition without being cliched. It pairs naturally with brass hardware and warm wood tones, and because it is muted rather than saturated, it does not compete aggressively with stone countertops. On exteriors and front doors it earns serious consideration. The dark value and earthy character give a home a grounded, natural presence that stands out from the standard gray-and-white palette without shouting.
Light orientation matters more with a color this deep than it does with lighter choices. South and west-facing rooms will show off the warmer, greener personality. North-facing rooms and spaces with limited windows will push it darker and grayer, which can work in a bedroom or home office where moody and cocooning is the goal, but is worth previewing carefully if you want the green to stay legible. Supplemental warm artificial light helps maintain the olive quality after dark.
On living room walls Oakmoss creates a grounded, enveloping feel that reads well in the evening with warm lamp light. The depth at LRV 13.2 rewards large wall expanses more than small, choppy ones. Bring in wood furniture and textile layers in cream or warm tan to keep it from feeling heavy.
Oakmoss in a bedroom reads as cocooning without being oppressive, especially in rooms that get some morning or afternoon sun. The warmth in the olive undertone keeps the mood organic and restful rather than cold. Linen bedding in off-white or warm oat tones is the easiest pairing to make it work.
This is where many reviewers say Oakmoss earns its keep. On cabinetry the muted olive reads refined and earthy, pairing particularly well with brass hardware, warm white uppers, and wood or stone countertops. Because it is deeply pigmented, the finish level matters, a satin or semi-gloss holds the color well and makes cleaning practical.
A north-facing home office in Oakmoss can feel genuinely focused and cocooning rather than cheerful, which suits deep work for many people. Supplement with warm desk lamps to keep the olive character present after daylight fades. Lighter wood shelving and warm metal accents stop it from reading purely dark.
On exteriors, Oakmoss sits in a strong tradition of dark, earthy greens that give a home a grounded, nature-connected presence. It handles well against brick, stone, and natural wood siding. As a front door color it is striking without relying on high contrast, especially when paired with warm stone or buff trim.
Oakmoss coordinates naturally with colors that either echo its organic, muted character at a lighter value or provide enough contrast to let the depth of the green read clearly. Sherwin-Williams pairs it with Sagey SW 6175, a lighter, softer green that picks up the natural quality without matching it too closely, and with Dried Edamame SW 9122, which brings a warm, faded organic tone that sits comfortably alongside the olive. Dirty Martini SW 9119 offers a more neutral, muted companion that bridges Oakmoss toward creamy and gray tones in the same space.
Beyond those coordinating choices, warm beiges, creams, and soft warm whites give Oakmoss the contrast it needs without fighting the warmth in the undertone. Natural wood in medium and warm tones, brass and unlacquered metals, stone in buff and warm gray, and linen or wool textiles all reinforce the earthy, nature-forward mood. Cool-toned whites or stark bright whites will surface the gray side of Oakmoss and can make the pairing feel slightly disconnected, so lean warmer if you want the green to stay expressive.
All comparisons are matched against Oakmoss at LRV 13.2.
A stark, blue-toned white next to Oakmoss will amplify the gray in its undertone and make the pairing feel slightly disconnected, as if the trim and the wall belong to different palettes.
Polished chrome and cool stainless steel fixtures push the gray side of Oakmoss forward and can make the overall scheme feel colder and more industrial than the color's earthy character supports.
In a north-facing room with only overhead cool-white LED lighting, Oakmoss at LRV 13.2 can sink toward a flat brownish gray and lose most of its green identity.
Oakmoss SW 6180 is a deep, muted olive green. It is not a bright or grassy green and not a true sage. It sits in earthy, nature-inspired territory with a warm yellow-olive base that is softened by a noticeable gray cast, giving it a complex, subdued character that shifts with light conditions.
The primary undertone is warm yellow-olive, which gives the color its earthy, organic quality. Running alongside that is a gray cast that keeps it subdued and prevents the warmth from reading as golden or bright. Depending on your light source and room orientation, either the warm olive or the cooler gray side can dominate on the wall.
Oakmoss lands on the warm side overall because of its yellow-olive base, but only modestly. The gray cast in the pigment mix keeps it from reading as obviously warm. Pair it with warmer surroundings and the olive comes forward. Pair it with cooler tones and the gray takes the lead.
Oakmoss has an LRV of 13.2, which places it firmly in the dark range. It reflects very little light and will read as a rich, moody color in most rooms. This low LRV is exactly what gives it its dramatic presence on cabinets and accent walls, but it also means you need to test it carefully in rooms with limited natural light.
The Sherwin-Williams color code is SW 6180. The hex value is #65684C and the RGB values are 101 red, 104 green, and 76 blue.
Not quite. Sage greens are typically lighter, grayer, and sit at much higher LRV values. Oakmoss at LRV 13.2 is considerably darker than most sage greens, and its yellow-olive warmth reads more as an earthy olive than the cooler, dustier quality people usually associate with sage. It shares the muted, nature-inspired character of sage but is its own distinct category.
Yes on all three. On exteriors and front doors the deep value and earthy olive character give a home a grounded, nature-connected presence that holds up well against brick, stone, and natural wood. On kitchen cabinets the muted, pigment-rich quality pairs naturally with brass hardware and warm stone countertops. These are among the most praised applications reviewers and designers point to.
