Acacia Haze Sherwin Williams – Paint Color Review
After years of shying away from anything except white and gray paint in their homes, people are once again embracing color on their walls, and one of the more versatile neutrals is a blend of green gray paint.
If you're searching for a paint color and you're tired of gray but still want a shade that's soothing and relaxing, you've come to the right place.
Let me introduce you to the nature-inspired beauty of Sherwin Williams Acacia Haze 9132.

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What Color Is Acacia Haze Sherwin Williams?
Sherwin Williams Acacia Haze is a zen-like mid-toned green gray neutral with a lot to offer: balance without being boring and color without being jarring. If you're going for eccentric and wild, this color ain't it.
SW Acacia Haze is most often found on exterior siding, cabinets and shelves, and accent and focal walls, particularly in bedrooms and bathrooms. Because it's a medium shade, Acacia Haze paint will provide a nice counterpart to bolder, darker colors as well as be a soft complement to lighter ones.
Is SW Acacia Haze warm or cool?
Due to its undertones, Acacia Haze leans cool but in direct lighting it can look softly warm.
What are the undertones of Sherwin Williams Acacia Haze?
Acacia Haze SW has slate gray undertones that cool down its green hues significantly. Because of the undertones, this color is multi-faceted: it pulls green, sometimes gray, and even blue depending on the lighting.
If your room faces north or has mostly indirect lighting, the green will be more diminished and its blue or gray undertones more pronounced.
In a room with more sunlight or outdoors it will nod more to the green tones and read a lot warmer. Since this shade is a bit of chameleon, you'll definitely want to test SW Acacia Haze on the walls first so you can visualize it throughout the day in the changing light.
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What is the LRV of Acacia Haze?
LRV (light reflective value) is a scale to tell how light or dark a color is. The scale goes from 1 (blackest black) to 100 (true white).
Acacia Haze paint color has an LRV of 32 so it sits on the bottom third of the light reflection scale and is too dark for a primary color in your whole house color palette. It does however look amazing as a secondary color on more than one wall in a small bathroom or office or even a bedroom, so long as you throw plenty of light at it.
Sherwin Williams Acacia Haze Vs Other Green Gray Paint Colors
Acacia Haze vs Evergreen Fog
Evergreen Fog was Sherwin Williams 2022 Color of the Year and remains super popular, especially as an exterior color. Acacia Haze has more blue undertones in the mix, while SW Evergreen Fog has an uncomplicated green gray blend and looks a tad greener. Both colors are muted and sophisticated on an exterior and aren't so dark that they will absorb heat. Choose Acacia Haze Sherwin Williams if you prefer that touch of blue undertone.

Acacia Haze vs Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay SW is similar to Acacia Haze as far as the green gray blue blend; the biggest differences are the blue is more pronounced in Acacia Haze and Oyster Bay is lighter and looks more gray. Acacia Haze is perfect if you want a color that's darker and has more body.

Acacia Haze vs Dried Thyme
On the other hand, if you'd like to journey further into the dark side, SW Dried Thyme 6206 might be for you. SW Dried Thyme is greener with a moodier ambience than Acacia Haze. As a dark sage green, Dried Thyme will provide more drama than Acacia Haze; Acacia Haze SW is the better choice if you'd like a color that's more subtle and not so intrusive.

Examples Of Acacia Haze Paint Color In Homes
Let's take a look at some examples of homes with an Acacia Haze color palette.
Acacia Haze Sherwin Williams exterior
A medium green gray paint color like SW Acacia Haze will harmonize perfectly with homes with natural brick or stone exteriors nestled amidst lots of greenery, like this one. Rounding out the natural look is SW Pure White for the trim.

Acacia Haze accent walls
If you love a green accent wall that's elegant and subtle rather than bold and dramatic, Acacia Haze paint color has got you covered. The chevron stripes add texture to this lovely accent wall painted with Acacia Haze. Add in minimalist furniture and the result is a soothing and cohesive environment.

Feast your eyes on this stunning combination of style and sophistication. The modern farmhouse dining room features color block walls with SW Acacia Haze gracing the bottom half, and wood beams teamed with Acacia Haze on the ceiling.

The neutral soft tones in this minimalist bedroom are quietly accented by Acacia Haze paint color behind the bed. Adding a sage green like Acacia White and fresh white (SW White Picket Fence) to light wood tones combine to create a serene room perfect for relaxation.

Acacia Haze cabinets
There are so many details to love with Acacia Haze cabinets mixed with creamy neutrals and eye-catching black metals in this symmetrical modern style bathroom. The vibe in here is fresh and clean which is exactly how you want a bathroom to feel.

Acacia Haze paint color sits perfectly on these dining room shelves and cabinets, adding color yet in no way intrusive, blending seamlessly into the background while the book collection stands out.

Acacia Haze walls
Although a tad too dark for most primary wall color applications, Acacia Haze works in this office due to plenty of natural light, gold metals and blond wood to keep the space bright and warm. This room is easy on the eyes and a perfect place to get inspired and be productive.

Acacia Haze Complementary Colors
By now you've probably noticed a style trend in the photos above: a sage green like Sherwin Williams Acacia Haze pairs beautifully with light wood tones for an organic, inviting feel, perfect for modern farmhouse style homes. Acacia Haze will also cozy up to creamy neutrals and whites; use them in any room where your goal is to have a restful and calming space.
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