Afterglow
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Afterglow (6667) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#F6CD8E
LRV
65.17
Afterglow's Color Strip
Afterglow is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Enjoyable Yellow and Sunrise. The strip spans from Enjoyable Yellow at the lightest end to Curry at the deepest. As part of strip 132, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Afterglow in Real Rooms
Afterglow has a high LRV of 65.17 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, bathroom, bedroom, dining room, home office, kitchen, patio, house, living room and mudroom.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Afterglow makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
modern luxury front door featuring Afterglow by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Afterglow holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Afterglow — japandi bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Afterglow 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.
A moody bedroom painted in Afterglow
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Afterglow provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Afterglow paint in a elegant dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Afterglow on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Sherwin-Williams Afterglow in a warm home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
Afterglow is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Afterglow — contemporary kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, Afterglow provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.
rustic modern patio featuring Afterglow by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
The way Afterglow interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Afterglow color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Afterglow takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
A minimalist living room painted in Afterglow
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Afterglow adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Afterglow paint in a coastal mudroom
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Afterglow reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 28), opening up a space where Barro Verde encloses it.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 66 and 65, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Jon 66 quil 246 216 reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (69 vs 65) makes Classical Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (65 vs 60) makes Afterglow the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 68 vs 65), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 65 and 63, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 67 vs 65), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Afterglow reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (65 vs 61) makes Afterglow the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Afterglow reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 42), opening up a space where Regale Blue encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 45, Afterglow is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (65 vs 53) makes Afterglow the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 65 and 63, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 65 and 62, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (71 vs 65) makes Enjoyable Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 79 vs 65, Tea Li 68 ea g t h is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 65 and 63, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
At LRV 65 vs 48, Afterglow is decisively the brighter choice.