Cityscape
Often used for its versatile qualities, Cityscape remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 19 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#7F817E
LRV
21.78
Cityscape's Color Strip
Cityscape is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tin Lizzie and Grizzle Gray. The strip spans from Passive at the lightest end to Peppercorn at the deepest. As part of strip 236, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Cityscape in Real Rooms
Cityscape has a medium LRV of 21.78 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, house and misc.
2 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Cityscape creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Sofa settee anchors this living room in Cityscape.
@concord_creative
Sofa grouping feels grounded in Cityscape walls.
@camragaldenise
2 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Cityscape and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Vanity counter glows under bathroom lighting in Cityscape.
@handywomancarey
Tile work complements walls painted in Cityscape.
@realestate_refab
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cityscape cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Cabinet doors shine in Cityscape, adding subtle depth.
@sherylsandersdesigns
Hardware sparkles against Cityscape cabinet surfaces.
@refinedandcompany
Drawer fronts gleam in Cityscape throughout this kitchen.
@refinedandcompany
Cabinet finishes create visual interest in Cityscape.
@finecutscustom
Cabinetry shines in a sophisticated Cityscape.
@finecutscustom
3 House Photos
The way Cityscape interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Exterior siding glows in muted Cityscape tone.
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House facade receives a modern update in Cityscape.
@dpcpainting
Trim work complements this home painted in Cityscape.
@the_eo_newyorker
7 Misc Photos
Note how Cityscape is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Vanity cabinetry displays beautifully in Cityscape.
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Coordinating Colors
Nebulous White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 22), opening up a space where Cityscape encloses it.
At LRV 22 vs 6, Cityscape is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Nebulous White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 22), opening up a space where Cityscape encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, 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 22 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 22 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Cityscape reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Berry Cream reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 81 vs 22, Feathery Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
Unusual Gray reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 22), opening up a space where Cityscape encloses it.
Acacia Haze reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Cityscape reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.