Sherwin Williams Retreat is a cool-toned, medium to darker sage green paint color with considerable gray undertones. If your home is filled with natural wooden textures, warm finishes, browns, and ample grays – SW Retreat can make a beautiful statement without clashing. From the same family as SW Sea Salt, the paint color retreat will remarkably add an accent and make your space feel closer to nature, fresh, rejuvenated, and sophisticated.

So, if you’re looking for a bold sage green paint color which works with both the warm as well as cool-toned color palettes – Retreat by Sherwin Williams it is. The retreat paint color exudes utmost calm, tranquility, and serenity. And since it works beautifully in any corner of your home as an ACCENT – you must definitely have an eye on what it has to offer. Don’t worry – in this color review, I have briefed everything you need to know about SW Retreat and how to best use this color in your home. So, let’s get started!

What Color is Sherwin Williams Retreat?

Retreat by Sherwin Williams is a medium to dark-toned sage green color that inclines on the neutral to cooler end of the scale. This color has considerable ‘green’ to it with a balance of gray undertones to make the color slightly neutral, relaxed, laid-back, and subtle. This retreat color is bold and dramatic – hence, must be used carefully as an accent. However, the presence of green and gray undertones in the color allow extreme calmness and serenity to dive in. So, if you reside in a city apartment and are looking to connect and reconnect with nature – let the tones of retreat color add some joy!

Sherwin Williams Retreat color is quite versatile and can be used in homes with warmer and cooler textures, both. Whether you have dominating brown hardwoods, satin brass, creamy textures, and raw rust finishes – retreat paint will definitely prove ahead of time. On the other hand, if you have cooler-toned natural stone, shades of gray and blue, and also bright white walls – SW Retreat is bound to work amazingly! Yes, this is one green-gray paint color that defines versatility! 

I’d recommend that you try this ready-to-order swatch in different rooms with different lighting conditions to determine how Sherwin Williams Retreat will truly feel in your home.

Click here to get a peel & stick sample of Sherwin Williams Retreat

Is Sherwin Williams Retreat Cool or Warm?

Sherwin Williams Retreat paint color is a cool-toned sage green color with considerable gray, green, and blue undertones. However, it’s not too cool nor too warm like the other sage green colors by Sherwin Williams. The blue undertones aren’t quite dominant – hence, letting SW Retreat appear like a ‘neutral’ gray-green paint color. Personally, I feel this color is more inclined to the neutral and slightly cooler end of the scale. It’s neither olive nor does it look blue!

If you compare a swatch of Sherwin Williams Retreat against Sherwin Williams Clary Sage, you’d feel cool, calm, and composed the former color feels. On the other hand, when comparing SW Retreat against SW Underseas – you’re quite likely to observe more cool green, gray, and blue to the latter color. Hence, letting SW Retreat feel neutral and warm.

What are the Undertones of Sherwin Williams Retreat?

Sherwin Williams Retreat has notable green, gray, and blue undertones. However, the ‘blue’ undertones aren’t very dominant though. Generally, I like to define this color as a cool-toned sage green color with considerable gray undertones to make the color feel muted, subdued, subtle, and calming. Retreat by Sherwin Williams is nowhere closer to being a warm sage green color or olive and neither does it feel blue-green-gray like the SW Rainwashed color family. 

But there’s one tricky characteristic of SW Retreat that you may not want to miss. Well, SW 6207 Retreat color can potentially alter its appearances as the day goes by! Long story short, expect this retreat green color to appear slightly different at different times of the day. Yes – natural light can drastically change the way a color looks – but with SW Retreat, the difference isn’t much. Let’s discuss how this color behaves in different lighting conditions – 

• In the north-facing rooms, Sherwin Williams Retreat can appear quite bold but muted with a dominant gray undertone. The ‘green’ in the color is what seems to take backstage.
• In the south-facing rooms, SW Retreat can potentially look much lighter and brighter with the incoming warm early afternoon light. The ‘gray’ in the color is what seems to take backstage.
• In the east-facing rooms, Retreat by Sherwin Williams will offer a bright ambiance in the morning but as the sun sets, the muted ‘gray’ undertone in this color will seem to come forward.
• In the west-facing rooms, Retreat Sherwin Williams will shift from being a gray-dominating green to a green-dominating green color as the day passes.

SW Retreat LRV

Light Reflectance Value or LRV is an important aspect to consider when choosing the best neutral paint color for your home. This value determines how light or dark the paint color is – on a scale of 0-100. Hence, the darker the paint color, the lower the LRV is! 

The LRV of Sherwin Williams Retreat is 21. Hence, it’s neither too bold and dominating like the other darker colors – and at the same time, can be loud when used in a smaller room with restricted natural light. I’d personally want to define this color under the ‘medium to dark’ category.

Can I Use Retreat Sherwin Williams For The WHOLE HOUSE?

Retreat green Sherwin Williams can make a beautiful and earthy statement as an ACCENT in any home. Whether it’s the bathroom vanity, wainscotting, ceiling, cabinets, built-in shelves, or an accent wall paneling – this color only makes a stunning statement when used in limits. You definitely can’t use this color as a ‘whole house’ color scheme or on all the common walls of your home.

In the smaller spaces, I’d recommend that you choose SW Retreat as an accent to add depth and boldness to the wall/vanity. In the larger rooms, you can expect retreat paint color to be used as a base on the walls in amalgamation with white wainscotting. 

How To Use SW Retreat Paint?

I’d personally like to use SW Retreat as an accent in a home. The true beauty of this retreat paint color is to use it as an accent in various areas of your home for a cohesive palette. For instance, you can use this color on the entryway door, a bedroom’s accent wall, kitchen island or lower cabinets, laundry cabinets, or the accent wainscoting in a bathroom. Too much of this color can be quite intimidating and disturbing for the mind. And that’s why I’d say that you restrict the use of this color ‘everywhere’.

Here’s a well-curated pre-made color palette that I have created for SW Retreat on Etsy! It enlists all the exact colors that pair with Retreat color including how and where to use them in your whole house color palette. I have included 5 color palettes (with Sherwin Williams Retreat and complementary hues) along with how to use each of those paint colors in various areas of your home. You’ll also get the detailed MATERIAL and FABRIC palette with each of SW Retreat color palettes! Another bonus is PAINT PLANNER and a detailed guide on paint sheens for various areas of your home.

Here’s where you can download the palette – Sherwin Williams Retreat

Where To Use SW Retreat Paint in Your Home?

Like mentioned, SW Retreat can make a fundamental appearance as an ACCENT in various areas of your home. You can certainly use the retreat color in approximately two, three, or four spaces for a cohesive color palette. To name a few, here’s where you can use this SW Retreat paint color –

• Bathroom Vanity
• Bathroom Wainscotting
• Entryway Door
• Exterior Shutters
• Interior Doors
• Bedroom Accent Walls
• Living Room Fireplace Surround
• Dining Room Accent
• Kids’ Rooms
• Built-in Shelves
• Mudroom Cabinets
• Laundry Room Cabinets

What Colors Go With Retreat Sherwin Williams?

Paint colors that go with Sherwin Williams Retreat color are creamy, neutral, and cool whites, whites with yellow undertones, cool grays, shades of rust and mustard, lighter sage greens, bronze, black, and greige/beige colors. 

Now, here’s a list of Sherwin Williams white colors that go with Sherwin Williams Retreat –

1. Sherwin Williams Alabaster
2. Sherwin Williams Snowbound
3. Sherwin Williams Shoji White
4. Sherwin Williams Spare White
5. Sherwin Williams Pure White

Following is a list of Sherwin Williams gray-green colors that go with Sherwin Williams Retreat –

1. Sherwin Williams Sea Salt
2. Sherwin Williams Silver Strand
3. Sherwin Williams Rainwashed
4. Sherwin Williams Comfort Gray

Here’s a list of Sherwin Williams greige and beige colors that go with Sherwin Williams Retreat –

1. Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
2. Sherwin Williams Amazing Gray
3. Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige
4. Sherwin Williams Gossamer Veil
5. Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze

Have a look at the list of Sherwin Williams gray colors that go with Sherwin Williams Retreat –

1. Sherwin Williams Cityscape
2. Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black
3. Sherwin Williams Cyberspace
4. Sherwin Williams Tin Lizzie
5. Sherwin Williams Big Chill

Here’s a list of Sherwin Williams rust and yellow colors that go with Sherwin Williams Retreat –

1. Sherwin Williams Redend Point
2. Sherwin Williams Cavern Clay
3. Sherwin Williams Navajo White

What Trim Colors Go With SW Retreat?

With Retreat Sherwin Williams, I’d like to pair a creamy or neutral white paint color on the trims, moldings, and ceilings. For warmer-toned color palettes with honey oak cabinets, rustic wood, and creamy textures – choose a creamy base for the moldings. On the other hand, for cooler-toned color palettes, choose a neutral base for the ceilings. Here are some examples to illustrate!

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster

Sherwin Williams Alabaster can make a beautiful statement with SW Retreat on the trims, moldings, and ceiling. This creamy base color is slightly darker than a clean white trim color – hence, will make SW retreat slightly lighter and less warmer.

• Sherwin Williams Pure White

SW Pure White is a great trim color (and my first option) to go with SW Retreat. In fact, this is one of the best trim paint colors to go with any color. This neutral white color will help create a clean look without going overwhelming with the undertones. Due to the lack of undertones in SW Pure White – this color definitely makes a great choice.

• Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace

BM Chantilly Lace is another clean and bright white paint that works wonderfully with Sherwin Williams Retreat paint color. In the case of contemporary, Scandinavian, and modern design styles – this trim color will never disappoint you! 

• Behr Ultra Pure White

Lightest and cleanest of them all, Behr Ultra Pure White is clean and bright white paint that makes the ceilings appear higher and your dull corners brighter. A must-recommend for SW Retreat paint color! 

• Sherwin Williams Retreat

Why not? If you’re looking for a bold and dramatic statement for luxe Glam and Neoclassical design styles, SW retreat can make a beautiful all-in-one on the ceilings, moldings, and walls. However, allow ample natural light to enter so the space doesn’t feel dingy. 

Where To Use Sherwin Williams Retreat in Your Homes?

SW Retreat can make a beautiful and organic statement in any corner of your home. Well, if you’re excited to have a look at some inspirations of how this color has been used creatively, here’s a list to follow!

Sherwin Williams Retreat Cabinets

Looking to make your kitchen cabinets ooze serenity and calmness? Well, SW Retreat can make a bold and wonderful statement on the upper as well as lower cabinets. If you’re considering using retreat as an accent, try painting only the island table in this color. Aren’t SW Retreat cabinets absolutely encapsulating?

Sherwin Williams Retreat Front Door

@homeannaheart

Not an actual example of SW Retreat front door but an interior door in SW Retreat – this color looks absolutely beautiful and organic when used on the doors. Paint the brickmold in Retreat by Sherwin Williams and observe such a magical accent this color makes.

Sherwin Williams Retreat Accent Wall

The geometric accent wall in Retreat Sherwin Williams can beautifully add a sense of visual interest to your room. Use it in a smaller room to make it appear larger and create a sense of illusion! Highly recommended for kids’ bedrooms and play areas. Your other walls could either be SW Pure White or SW Alabaster.

Sherwin Williams Retreat Exterior

@_rileydevney

This bold and dark cool sage green color on the exterior walls looks absolutely mesmerizing! Retreat exterior walls can make a wonderful choice when paired with SW Pure White on the trims and porch columns and SW Oyster Bay on the entryway door. You can even add a touch of SW Tricorn Black to make a dramatic appeal.

SW Retreat Bathroom

Here’s an example of SW Retreat used on the bathroom vanity. Whilst the remaining walls are SW Alabaster, the Retreat vanity definitely makes a bold accent and helps the bathroom gain some visual interest. You can also go vice versa and choose Retreat Sherwin Williams on the bathroom walls and SW Pure White or SW Alabaster on the vanity.

SW Retreat Nursery

@asuiteidea

One of the cutest nurseries I have ever seen, SW Retreat as an accent on the shiplap totally blows my mind! This cool and calming color will definitely soothe your baby and make her feel more welcoming, lively, and happy-go-lucky. Using Retreat Sherwin Williams as an accent is a great way to feel the true beauty of the color.

Retreat Sherwin Williams Dining Room

@deboeverinteriors

Making an earthy statement with Retreat SW can be one of the best things to do! This dining room flaunts the use of warm wood tones and pampas to bring the outdoors inside. Moreover, the geometric wall paneling in SW Retreat is absolutely eye-catchy and stunning to look at.

Sherwin Williams Retreat Equivalent Colors

Comparing colors is always helpful since you get the idea of the true undertones of a paint color. After all, that’s how we know how a paint color is lighter/darker or warmer/cooler than the others! 

Here, other closely related similar paint colors are Sherwin Williams Rosemary,  Sherwin Williams Pewter Green, Sherwin Williams Succulent, Sherwin Williams Dried Thyme, and Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog.

Let’s see how they differ!

Sherwin Williams Retreat vs Rosemary

Sherwin Williams Rosemary is darker and warmer than SW Retreat. With an LRV of 14, this Sherwin Williams dark green color is not only bolder but also has minimal gray undertones. Hence, if you’re looking for a dark green color with more ‘green’ to it – SW Rosemary it is! On the other hand, if you’re looking for a dark green paint color muted and neutral – SW Retreat it is.

Sherwin Williams Retreat vs Pewter Green

Sherwin Williams Pewter Green is slightly darker than SW Retreat. Yes, they lie on the same color strip and have similar undertones. SW Pewter Green has an LRV of 12 – hence, quite bold and dark.

Sherwin Williams Retreat vs Succulent

If you’re looking for something darker and bolder with a considerable blue undertone – Sherwin Williams Succulent it is. This Sherwin Williams dark green color has an LRV of 14 and can make a beautiful accent in cooler-toned color palettes.

Sherwin Williams Retreat vs Dried Thyme

Sherwin Williams Dried Thyme is quite warmer and organic as compared to SW Retreat. So, if you’re looking for a bold sage green color with considerable brown undertones – choose SW Dried Thyme. Also, it has an LRV of 21 which makes the color equally dark and bold.

Sherwin Williams Retreat vs Evergreen Fog

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog is way lighter than SW Retreat. With an LRV of 30, this color would be a great selection if you’re looking for a slightly warmer-toned sage green color that falls on the medium end of the scale. SW Evergreen Fog, when observed closely, can seem to have notable brown undertones as compared to Retreat that feels quite dark and cool.

Sherwin Williams Retreat Takeaway

Well, are you excited to incorporate this color into your home? Sherwin Williams Retreat is definitely one of the best dark sage green paint colors to have in your home. So, without any delay, paint that fresh coat of this green-gray color and let your home feel bold and sophisticated again! 

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