Salish Sea
We've categorized Salish Sea as a genuinely dark paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#59747D
LRV
16.10
Salish Sea's Color Strip
Salish Sea is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Thunderhead and Cadet. The strip spans from Thunderhead at the lightest end to Caper at the deepest. Browsing strip Ex8 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Salish Sea in Real Rooms
Salish Sea has a low LRV of 16.1 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Salish Sea 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.
Salish Sea in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Salish Sea has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Salish Sea in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Salish Sea fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Salish Sea encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Salish Sea adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Salish Sea 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.
Salish Sea on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Salish Sea in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Salish Sea adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Salish Sea keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Salish Sea is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Salish Sea brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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