Concerto
Often used for its versatile qualities, Concerto 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 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#9E6B75
LRV
19.07
Concerto's Color Strip
Concerto is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Audrey's Blush and Aged Wine. The strip spans from Demure at the lightest end to Burgundy at the deepest. Strip 110 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Concerto in Real Rooms
Concerto has a medium LRV of 19.07 — 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 Red family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, front door, dining room, home office, mudroom, kitchen, house, living room, patio and bedroom.
1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Concerto 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.
Concerto — traditional bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Concerto changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
minimalist front door featuring Concerto by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Concerto is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Concerto paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Concerto 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 Concerto in a unique home office
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Concerto 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.
Concerto paint in a industrial mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Concerto 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.
Concerto — classy kitchen
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Concerto acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Concerto color — transitional house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Concerto 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 Concerto
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Concerto 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.
wabi-sabi patio featuring Concerto by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Concerto in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Concerto — cozy bedroom
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Coordinating Colors
Ibis White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 19), opening up a space where Concerto encloses it.
At LRV 62 vs 19, Gossamer Veil is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Ibis White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 19), opening up a space where Concerto encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 22 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (19 vs 15) makes Concerto the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 19 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Salon Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (24 vs 19) makes Rita's Rouge the marginally brighter of the two.
Concerto reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (26 vs 19) makes Audrey's Blush the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 73 vs 19, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 19, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 19), opening up a space where Concerto encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (26 vs 19) makes Audrey's Blush the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 39 vs 19, Rose Embroidery is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Concerto reflects far more light (LRV 19 vs 7), opening up a space where Deep Maroon encloses it.
Concerto reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (19 vs 15) makes Concerto the marginally brighter of the two.