Bolero
We've categorized Bolero as a genuinely dark Red 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 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#903934
LRV
9.14
Bolero's Color Strip
Bolero is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 108 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Bolero in Real Rooms
Bolero has a low LRV of 9.14 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, bathroom, dining room, front door, home office, kitchen, patio, house, living room and mudroom.
1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Bolero 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 modern luxury bedroom painted in Bolero
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1 Bathroom Photo
Bolero is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Bolero — vintage bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Bolero with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Bolero paint in a contemporary dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
Bolero on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
mediterranean front door featuring Bolero by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Bolero is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.
Sherwin-Williams Bolero in a contemporary home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Bolero make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Bolero — bold kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Bolero is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
rustic modern patio featuring Bolero by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
Using Bolero on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Bolero color — modern luxury house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
Bolero anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
A contemporary living room painted in Bolero
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1 Mudroom Photo
Bolero handles the visual noise of a high-traffic entry point with ease. Coats, shoes, bags — the color grounds all of it without making the chaos worse. It's also incredibly forgiving of the scuffs and marks that come with daily use.
Bolero paint in a earthy mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
Intimate White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 9), opening up a space where Bolero encloses it.
Kilim Beige reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 9), opening up a space where Bolero encloses it.
Classic French Gray reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 9), opening up a space where Bolero encloses it.
Trim Color
Intimate White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 9), opening up a space where Bolero encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 9, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 9, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 9), opening up a space where Bolero encloses it.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 9), opening up a space where Bolero encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 9, Morning at Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Wild Poppy reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (14 vs 9) makes Red Tomato the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (9 vs 6) makes Bolero the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.