Soot
At first glance, Soot belongs to the gray family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its cool classification gives it a crisper edge that may become clearer beside warm timber, cream or brass. The manufacturer marks it as a best-selling color, though the most important test is still how it feels in your own room.
Hex
#373C41LRV
6.19
Soot in Rooms
Follow Soot from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 36 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Bedroom Photos
3 bedroom images place Soot (2129-20) in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. With an LRV of 6.2, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Bedroom walls in Soot create a cozy, intimate sanctuary.
@sarahlabrieinteriors
Soot walls in the bedroom offer restful depth and visual calm.
@our.humble.homes
Bedroom walls painted Soot envelop the space in sophisticated darkness.
@our.humble.homes
8 Living Room Photos
8 living room images place Soot (2129-20) in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight. With an LRV of 6.2, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Living room walls in Soot provide moody elegance and refined appeal.
@danas_interiorpainting
1 Front Door Photo
Catalog words such as Grounding, Moody offer another lens on its character. In this setting, let direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light and hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim guide the final sample decision.
Front door painted Soot makes a strong, welcoming first impression.
@peoniesandpalomas
4 House Photos
Across 4 house images, Soot (2129-20) meets full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
House exterior in Soot presents bold, contemporary curb appeal.
@shellysukstorf
Exterior walls painted Soot create dramatic architectural character.
@ourculvercasa
Soot exterior establishes sophisticated modern home presence.
@doe_janie
House painted Soot showcases deep, commanding exterior elegance.
@doe_janie
5 Bathroom Photos
Soot (2129-20) brings its gray character into a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Bathroom walls in Soot create spa-like sophistication and serenity.
@kimloftisinteriors
Soot bathroom walls deliver dramatic, luxurious design atmosphere.
@stonemilldesignbuild
Bathroom painted Soot offers bold, moody elegance.
@dabbinteriors
Bathroom vanity in Soot anchors the space with sleek style.
@laura_jill_design
Bathroom walls painted in Soot create a dramatic, spa-like atmosphere.
@joandolliedoodle
7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
In cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture, the most interesting quality of Soot (2129-20) may be the way it responds to countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Kitchen cabinets painted Soot create bold, contemporary storage style.
@sairaulbrook
2 Dining Room Photos
Against timber, table linen, glass and artwork, Soot (2129-20) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 6.2, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Dining room walls in Soot create an intimate, elegant atmosphere.
@danas_interiorpainting
Soot dining room walls establish sophisticated space for entertaining.
@danas_interiorpainting
4 Misc Photos
Catalog words such as Grounding, Moody offer another lens on its character. In this setting, let the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms and a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Painted furniture in Soot adds contemporary edge to room design.
@n12.studio
Kitchen cabinets finished in Soot provide sophisticated storage and visual depth.
@kristen.mayfield
Dark Soot walls frame white trim and minimalist decor beautifully.
@maplehill_midmod
Accent wall painted Soot draws focus to architectural features and artwork.
@maplehill_midmod
1 Home Office Photo
The transition between focused work and the rest of the home can draw different notes from Soot (2129-20). The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Desk and built-in shelving glow against Soot-painted walls in this home office.
@wdesigncollective
1 Mudroom Photo
In a practical threshold where the outdoors enters the home, the most interesting quality of Soot (2129-20) may be the way it responds to flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Mudroom walls in Soot offer a practical, elegant backdrop for daily activity.
@kellystevensoninteriors
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 52 vs 6, Cumulus Cloud is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 65 vs 6, Gray Cashmere is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 6, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Woodcliff Lake reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Silver Fox reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 6), opening up a space where Soot encloses it.
Upper West Side reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 6), opening up a space where Soot encloses it.
At LRV 47 vs 6, Himalayan Trek is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Westcott Navy the marginally brighter of the two.
Deep Space reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Temptation the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Deep notes of blue envelop this classic shade of black.