Coconut Husk
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Coconut Husk (6111) is a standout Orange in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#70573F
LRV
10.62
Coconut Husk's Color Strip
Coconut Husk is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 204 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Coconut Husk in Real Rooms
Coconut Husk has a low LRV of 10.62 — 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 Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, bedroom, bathroom, home office, dining room, kitchen, living room, mudroom, house and patio.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Coconut Husk makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
minimalist front door featuring Coconut Husk by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
Coconut Husk creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A moody bedroom painted in Coconut Husk
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Coconut Husk has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Coconut Husk — coastal bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Coconut Husk helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
Sherwin-Williams Coconut Husk in a industrial home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Coconut Husk 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.
Coconut Husk paint in a elegant dining room
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1 Kitchen Photo
Coconut Husk 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.
Coconut Husk — minimalist kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Coconut Husk provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
A minimalist living room painted in Coconut Husk
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1 Mudroom Photo
For smaller entries, Coconut Husk provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.
Coconut Husk paint in a industrial mudroom
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Coconut Husk is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Coconut Husk color — transitional house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Coconut Husk on a patio or porch provides a sense of "enclosure" even in an open space. It defines the boundaries of the outdoor room, making it feel more private, secure, and ready for relaxation.
rustic modern patio featuring Coconut Husk by Sherwin-Williams
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Coordinating Colors
Divine White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 11), opening up a space where Coconut Husk encloses it.
At LRV 64 vs 11, Canvas Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 11, Double Latte is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Divine White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 11), opening up a space where Coconut Husk encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 13 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Coconut Husk the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 34 vs 11, Debonair is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (11 vs 7) makes Coconut Husk the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (11 vs 7) makes Coconut Husk the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 69 vs 11, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Soulful Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 13 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 25 vs 11, Iced Mocha is decisively the brighter choice.
Meadowlark reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 11), opening up a space where Coconut Husk encloses it.
At LRV 28 vs 11, Double Latte is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (11 vs 7) makes Coconut Husk the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 11 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.