Contented
Sherwin-Williams's Contented is a green shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 51.8 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 30 sourced room photos sit alongside 6 generated visualizations.
Hex
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51.77
Contented's Color Strip
Contented is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Filmy Green and Coastal Plain. The strip spans from Filmy Green at the lightest end to Rock Garden at the deepest. Color strip 214 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Contented in Rooms
Follow Contented from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 30 sourced room photos sit alongside 6 generated visualizations.
4 Bedroom Photos
These 4 bedroom images show how Contented (6191) can sit beside bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bedroom walls in Contented deliver warmth and inviting comfort.
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Master bedroom walls in Contented create restful, cozy refuge.
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Bedroom walls wrapped in Contented establish nurturing, peaceful sanctuary.
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Bedroom color Contented brings soothing warmth and gentle comfort.
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2 Front Door Photos
2 front door images trace Contented (6191) through the threshold between the street and the interior. Its place within Living Well - Balance hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Front door painted Contented makes a bold, welcoming statement.
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Front door in muted Contented welcomes visitors with understated elegance.
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3 Home Office Photos
Contented (6191) brings its green character into a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Home office walls in Contented foster focus and creative inspiration.
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Office walls in warm Contented promote focus and creativity.
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Home office painted in Contented provides a calming work environment.
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3 House Photos
Viewed across 3 house images in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, Contented (6191) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 51.8 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Exterior siding in Contented presents a warm, approachable home aesthetic.
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House exterior painted in Contented presents elegant curb appeal.
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Exterior walls in Contented complement traditional architectural details perfectly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Contented (6191) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 51.8 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Kitchen walls painted Contented radiate warmth and gathered-together comfort.
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5 Living Room Photos
Contented (6191) moves through 5 living room images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
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Living room walls in Contented evoke gathered warmth and relaxed elegance.
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Wall color in soft Contented creates a serene living room retreat.
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Living room walls in Contented establish a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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Main living space in soft Contented encourages relaxation and conversation.
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5 Bathroom Photos
Viewed across 5 bathroom images in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Contented (6191) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 51.8 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Bathroom walls painted in Contented establish a calming spa-like atmosphere.
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Vanity cabinet finished in Contented anchors this peaceful bathroom design.
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Soft vanity in Contented brings warmth to this compact bathroom space.
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Bathroom walls showcase the gentle tone of Contented throughout.
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Mirror wall in Contented reflects light and expands the bathroom visually.
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The 5 kitchen cabinets images turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Contented offer timeless neutral sophistication.
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Cabinet doors in warm Contented complement stainless steel appliances beautifully.
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Cabinetry finished in Contented creates a cohesive kitchen aesthetic.
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Upper cabinets in Contented provide subtle contrast with darker lower units.
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Cabinet fronts in soft Contented brighten this transitional kitchen layout.
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8 Misc Photos
Viewed across 8 misc images in an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula, Contented (6191) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 51.8 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Wall paneling in soft Contented adds texture and depth to the room.
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 52, Classic Light Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 52, Dirty Martini is decisively the brighter choice.
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Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 52 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 52 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 54 and 52, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 52 and 49, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (58 vs 52) makes Aloof Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Contented reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 46), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (52 vs 47) makes Contented the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 52 vs 12, Contented is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 52, Lady's Slipper is decisively the brighter choice.
Contented reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 16), opening up a space where Forget-Me-Not encloses it.
At LRV 52 vs 5, Contented is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 74 vs 52, Nebulous White is decisively the brighter choice.
Silverpointe reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 52), opening up a space where Contented encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (52 vs 41) makes Contented the marginally brighter of the two.
Contented reads slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 43), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 52 vs 33, Contented is decisively the brighter choice.
Contented reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 24), opening up a space where Willowleaf encloses it.
Contented reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.
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Manufacturer description
This bewitchingly subtle green can soothe the tension in any space. Enjoy its complex blue gray undertones on any lazy Sunday.