Bedrock
Bedrock is a versatile Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#9E9D99
LRV
33.71
Bedrock in Real Rooms
Bedrock has a medium LRV of 33.71 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room, front door, bedroom, bathroom, home office, kitchen, living room, patio, mudroom and house.
1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Bedrock, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Bedrock paint in a parisian dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Bedrock 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.
stylish front door featuring Bedrock by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
Bedrock creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A art deco bedroom painted in Bedrock
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Bedrock has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Bedrock — japandi bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Bedrock helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
Sherwin-Williams Bedrock in a contemporary home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Bedrock in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Bedrock — scandinavian kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Bedrock acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
A cozy living room painted in Bedrock
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1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, Bedrock 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 Bedrock by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
For smaller entries, Bedrock provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.
Bedrock paint in a rustic modern mudroom
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Bedrock is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Bedrock color — mediterranean house inspiration
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 34, Natural White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 63 vs 34, Guild Grey is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 34 vs 18, Bedrock is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 35 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 30) makes Bedrock the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 30) makes Bedrock the marginally brighter of the two.
Gray Matters reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 34 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Bedrock reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (40 vs 34) makes Ellie Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Bedrock reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 34), opening up a space where Bedrock encloses it.
At LRV 34 vs 20, Bedrock is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (34 vs 28) makes Bedrock the marginally brighter of the two.
Bedrock reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 34, Lavender Wisp is decisively the brighter choice.
Bedrock reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 6), opening up a space where Charcoal Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
March Wind reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 34), opening up a space where Bedrock encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (40 vs 34) makes Ellie Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 53 vs 34, Light French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Bedrock reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 14), opening up a space where Storm Warning encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (34 vs 24) makes Bedrock the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 30) makes Bedrock the marginally brighter of the two.
A 12-point LRV gap (34 vs 22) makes Bedrock the marginally brighter of the two.
