Briny
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Briny remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#08808E
LRV
17.49
Briny's Color Strip
Briny is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Freshwater and Blue Nile. The strip spans from Bathe Blue at the lightest end to Blue Nile at the deepest. Strip 165 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Briny in Real Rooms
Briny has a low LRV of 17.49 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room, front door, home office, bedroom, bathroom, living room, house, mudroom, kitchen and patio.
1 Dining Room Photo
Using Briny in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Briny paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Briny is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
classy front door featuring Briny by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Briny in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
Sherwin-Williams Briny in a neutral home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Briny really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A boho bedroom painted in Briny
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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. Briny holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Briny — traditional bathroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Briny. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Briny paint in a cozy living room
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1 House Photo
When choosing Briny for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
Briny — scandinavian house
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Briny creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
industrial mudroom featuring Briny by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
Briny 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.
A contemporary kitchen painted in Briny
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1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, Briny 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.
Sherwin-Williams Briny in a boho patio
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Coordinating Colors
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 17), opening up a space where Briny encloses it.
Svelte Sage reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 17), opening up a space where Briny encloses it.
Trim Color
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 17), opening up a space where Briny encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 17 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 17 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 18 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (17 vs 14) makes Briny the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 19 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 17 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 17 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Quite Coral reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Smoky Salmon reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 17), opening up a space where Briny encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.