Deep Sea Dive
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
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.
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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Bedroom walls in Deep Sea Dive establish a peaceful, intimate retreat.
@angelabythegreen
Master bedroom painted Deep Sea Dive feels luxuriously enveloping.
@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.
Living room walls in Deep Sea Dive add dramatic richness.
@oonapillowdesign
Accent wall in Deep Sea Dive transforms this living space.
@cynthiamargaretathome
Wall color Deep Sea Dive creates depth and visual interest.
@our_olde_stone_home
Living room painted Deep Sea Dive offers sophisticated, moody elegance.
@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.
Bathroom walls in Deep Sea Dive deliver spa-like tranquility.
@bndecoraz
Powder room in Deep Sea Dive makes a bold design statement.
@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.
Kitchen cabinetry in Deep Sea Dive brings contemporary elegance to cooking.
@highland.haven
Cabinet doors painted Deep Sea Dive modernize this traditional kitchen.
@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.
House exterior in Deep Sea Dive presents a striking, contemporary look.
@matt__salinas
Siding in Deep Sea Dive offers dramatic curb appeal.
@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.
Front entry door in Deep Sea Dive makes a striking first impression.
@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.
Home office walls in Deep Sea Dive foster focused concentration.
@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.
Dining room painted Deep Sea Dive creates intimate gathering atmosphere.
@hwoods_home
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 10, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Greek Villa reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 10), opening up a space where Deep Sea Dive encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 86 vs 10, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 10, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 10), opening up a space where Deep Sea Dive encloses it.
At LRV 35 vs 10, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 10, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 10), opening up a space where Deep Sea Dive encloses it.
Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 10), opening up a space where Deep Sea Dive encloses it.
Deep Sea Dive reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Cloudburst reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 10), opening up a space where Deep Sea Dive encloses it.
Georgian Revival Blue reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 10), opening up a space where Deep Sea Dive encloses it.
At LRV 27 vs 10, Lakeshore is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 26 vs 10, Manitou Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 22 vs 10, Stratford Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Deep Sea Dive reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.