How popular is Calico?
Searches per month · USAbout 390 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Calico” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Calico
Calico is a refreshing, medium-light green with cool green undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 34 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Calico, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Calico
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 0017
- Hex
- #8CA49C
- RGB
- 140, 164, 156
- HSL
- 160, 12%, 60%
- CMYK
- 15, 0, 5, 36Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 65.4, -10.0, 1.3
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-calico
- LRV
- 34 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Cool Green
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- green
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.