Biscay
With a focus on versatile tones, Biscay (6940) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#019F9F
LRV
27.08
Biscay in Real Rooms
Biscay has a medium LRV of 27.08 — 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.
1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Biscay is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
mediterranean front door featuring Biscay by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
Biscay 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.
A minimalist bedroom painted in Biscay
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1 Dining Room Photo
Biscay 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.
Biscay paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Biscay provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Biscay — traditional bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Biscay can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.
Sherwin-Williams Biscay in a industrial home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Biscay provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Biscay — earthy kitchen
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1 House Photo
On the exterior, Biscay holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
Biscay color — maximalist house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
Biscay works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
A scandinavian living room painted in Biscay
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1 Patio Photo
Biscay on a patio surface or garden wall creates a visual anchor that ties together furniture, plantings, and architecture. It reads as intentional in a way that natural wood or stone alone rarely achieves, providing a polished "finished" look to the landscape.
mediterranean patio featuring Biscay by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a mudroom, Biscay provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.
Biscay paint in a traditional 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
At LRV 83 vs 27, Lemon Meringue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (30 vs 27) makes Steely Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (27 vs 21) makes Biscay the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (27 vs 19) makes Biscay the marginally brighter of the two.
Freshwater reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 27 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Biscay reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Bella Pink reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 27), opening up a space where Biscay encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 27, Laurel Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Darker Colors
Tabriz Teal reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Biscay encloses it.
At LRV 27 vs 10, Biscay is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (27 vs 18) makes Biscay the marginally brighter of the two.