Dazzle
Dazzle is a versatile paint color from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5287B9
LRV
22.47
Dazzle in Real Rooms
Dazzle has a medium LRV of 22.47 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Home Office Photo
Dazzle 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 Dazzle in a unique home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Dazzle 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.
Dazzle — industrial bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
Dazzle 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 traditional bedroom painted in Dazzle
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Dazzle 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.
Dazzle paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Dazzle for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
rustic modern front door featuring Dazzle by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Dazzle 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.
Dazzle paint in a small mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Dazzle is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.
mediterranean patio featuring Dazzle by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Dazzle can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Dazzle — earthy kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Dazzle 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 industrial living room painted in Dazzle
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Dazzle 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.
Dazzle — mediterranean house
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Coordinating Colors
In The Pink reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 22), opening up a space where Dazzle encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Blue Cruise reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 22 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Truly Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 22), opening up a space where Dazzle encloses it.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 22), opening up a space where Dazzle encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 22, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Darker Colors
Dazzle reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 9), opening up a space where Endless Sea encloses it.