Sherwin-Williams • 7618

Deep Sea Dive

Name: Sherwin-Williams Deep Sea Dive 7618
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Deep Sea Dive remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 20 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#376167

LRV

10.27

Light Reflectance Value

10.27

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

Timeless Color Wall

Deep Sea Dive's Color Strip

Deep Sea Dive is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Seaworthy and Santorini Blue. The strip spans from Cascades at the lightest end to Marea Baja at the deepest. As part of strip 279, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Cascades C2Mount Etna C3Gale Force C4Seaworthy C5Deep Sea Dive

C6Santorini Blue C7Marea Baja

Deep Sea Dive in Real Rooms

Deep Sea Dive has a low LRV of 10.27 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, house, front door, home office and misc.

2 Bedroom Photos

The bedroom is where Deep Sea Dive really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

Deep Sea Dive Bedroom

@angelabythegreen

Sw Deep Sea Dive Bedroom

@certaprobellaire

4 Living Room Photos

Deep Sea Dive works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

Sw Deep Sea Dive Living Room

@oonapillowdesign

Sw Deep Sea Dive Living Room

@cynthiamargaretathome

Sw Deep Sea Dive Living Room

@our_olde_stone_home

Sw 7618 Living Room

@colormefurnishings

2 Bathroom Photos

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Deep Sea Dive has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

Deep Sea Dive Bathroom

@bndecoraz

Deep Sea Dive Bathroom

@jolienelitwinczuk

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

When you use Deep Sea Dive on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.

Sw Deep Sea Dive Kitchen Cabinets

@highland.haven

Kitchen Cabinets

@highland.haven

2 House Photos

In suburban environments, Deep Sea Dive provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.

Sw Deep Sea Dive Exterior

@matt__salinas

House Exterior

@blue_house_love

1 Front Door Photo

Deep Sea Dive on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.

Deep Sea Dive Front Door

@aishahomestylist

1 Home Office Photo

For those who spend their day on camera, Deep Sea Dive is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.

Sherwin Williams Deep Sea Dive Home Office

@updatemynchouse

6 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Deep Sea Dive provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.