Dark Harbor
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Dark Harbor (CSP-720) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 15 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#1E4850
LRV
7.72
Dark Harbor in Real Rooms
Dark Harbor has a low LRV of 7.72 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, bathroom, home office, kitchen and misc.
5 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Dark Harbor rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom walls in Dark Harbor promote restful sleep atmosphere.
@biancas_story
Bedroom painted Dark Harbor establishes sophisticated calm space.
@biancas_story
Bedroom walls finished in Dark Harbor create cozy retreat.
@mandyofsuburbia
Bedroom painted Dark Harbor brings intimate character to space.
@mandyofsuburbia
Bedroom walls in Dark Harbor offer calming visual sanctuary.
@deidre_interiors
4 Living Room Photos
The beauty of Dark Harbor in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
Living room walls in Dark Harbor anchor furniture arrangement.
@rachela1511
Storage furniture painted Dark Harbor adds functional style.
@l.t.owen_interiorsandphoto
Painted cabinetry in Dark Harbor maximizes storage elegance.
@l.t.owen_interiorsandphoto
Living room walls finished Dark Harbor create inviting gathering space.
@amy.russell.farber
3 Bathroom Photos
In a powder room, Dark Harbor can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Bathroom walls in Dark Harbor establish spa-like tranquility.
@katehomedesignandfindsnash
Bathroom painted Dark Harbor creates sophisticated intimate space.
@deliadurber
Bathroom walls finished in Dark Harbor provide elegant backdrop.
@deliadurber
1 Home Office Photo
Dark Harbor works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.
Home office walls in Dark Harbor support focused productivity.
@janelclark
1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Dark Harbor can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen painted Dark Harbor creates contemporary culinary space.
@jennewby71
1 Misc Photo
In walk-in closets or pantries, Dark Harbor provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Wall surface painted in deep sophisticated tone.
@sharonottointeriors
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 20 vs 8, Porch Swing is decisively the brighter choice.
Salisbury Green reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 8), opening up a space where Dark Harbor encloses it.
Sylvan Mist reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 8), opening up a space where Dark Harbor encloses it.
Cloud Cover reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 8), opening up a space where Dark Harbor encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 22 vs 8, Quietly Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Desert Shadows reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 66 vs 8, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 8), opening up a space where Dark Harbor encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 29 vs 8, Studio Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.