Sherwin-Williams Introduces Emerald® Symmetry™ Premium Paint

In luxury interiors, every specification carries weight. Designers are not only selecting color but also curating experience, longevity, finish, and, increasingly, environmental responsibility. Emerald® SymmetryTM was developed with that exact expectation in mind. This premium paint from Sherwin-Williams, containing a minimum of 22 percent plant-based carbon content, varying by sheen, brings together advanced chemistry in formulation and sustainability, and unrivaled performance. This is a zero-VOC paint that also delivers amazing coverage, color richness, and durability.

As Director of Color Marketing Sue Wadden explains, “Designers are always looking for products that elevate both the aesthetic and the experience they deliver to clients, and that is really where Emerald Symmetry shines. It gives designers a finish that looks incredibly refined—the kind of smooth, elevated surface you notice the moment you walk into a room—and it performs at a level that makes specifying it feel easy and dependable.”

Emerald Symmetry was developed after extensive market research that revealed a clear desire for products with a reduced environmental footprint. Rather than retrofitting an existing solvent-based formula, the team reengineered the chemistry at its core. The innovation lies in the monomers, the foundational building blocks of the paint. In this case, plant-based does not mean simplified or stripped down. It means the backbone of the coating is derived from renewable organic materials, feeding into a polymer system that delivers the coverage, durability, and high performance that professionals expect.

“Premium performance that incorporates improved sustainability was always the north star when developing Emerald Symmetry,” says Sarah Kelley, Product Innovation Senior Manager. The formulation translates into a smooth, virtually flawless finish with outstanding hide and long-term durability.

Emerald Symmetry also offers full access to Sherwin-Williams color offerings, with a color richness that is unmatched. “Color is where designers immediately feel the magic of Emerald Symmetry,” Wadden explains. “Every hue shows up exactly the way it was envisioned, balanced, dimensional, and really saturated in a refined way.”

For designers, this level of performance and flexibility supports a more confident specification, bringing together sustainability, durability, and creative control in one premium coating.

To explore Emerald Symmetry and access industry-leading products, designer-exclusive tools, and expert support to help you realize your design vision, join the Design+ Trade Program at sherwin-williams.com/designplus.