Chinchilla
With a focus on versatile tones, Chinchilla (6011) is a standout Purple 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
#867875
LRV
19.79
Chinchilla's Color Strip
Chinchilla is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Auger Shell and Browse Brown. The strip spans from Individual White at the lightest end to Bitter Chocolate at the deepest. Browsing strip 231 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Chinchilla in Real Rooms
Chinchilla has a medium LRV of 19.79 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, home office, bathroom, dining room, bedroom, house, kitchen, mudroom, patio and living room.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Chinchilla 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.
scandinavian front door featuring Chinchilla by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Chinchilla 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 Chinchilla in a minimalist home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Chinchilla brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Chinchilla — vintage bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Chinchilla does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Chinchilla paint in a contemporary dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Chinchilla 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 art deco bedroom painted in Chinchilla
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1 House Photo
When choosing Chinchilla 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.
Chinchilla color — scandinavian house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Chinchilla 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.
Chinchilla — minimalist kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
Chinchilla is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.
Chinchilla paint in a small mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
For outdoor kitchens or bars, Chinchilla 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 Chinchilla by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Chinchilla for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
A mid century living room painted in Chinchilla
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Coordinating Colors
Smart White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 20), opening up a space where Chinchilla encloses it.
Requisite Gray reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 20), opening up a space where Chinchilla encloses it.
Chinchilla reflects far more light (LRV 20 vs 5), opening up a space where Bitter Chocolate encloses it.
Trim Color
Smart White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 20), opening up a space where Chinchilla encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 20 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Chinchilla reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 20 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 20, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 20, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 20), opening up a space where Chinchilla encloses it.
Chinchilla reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 20), opening up a space where Chinchilla encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (29 vs 20) makes Morning at Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 20 vs 6, Chinchilla is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 20 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Auger Shell reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Flexible Gray reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 20), opening up a space where Chinchilla encloses it.
Darker Colors
Chinchilla reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (20 vs 8) makes Chinchilla the marginally brighter of the two.
Chinchilla reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Chinchilla reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.