Dyer's Woad
With a focus on versatile tones, Dyer's Woad (9071) is a standout Purple in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#7B99B0
LRV
30.19
Dyer's Woad's Color Strip
Dyer's Woad is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Notable Hue and Sporty Blue. The strip spans from Hinting Blue at the lightest end to Commodore at the deepest. Strip 185 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Dyer's Woad in Real Rooms
Dyer's Woad has a medium LRV of 30.19 — 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 Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, front door, bedroom, dining room, home office, kitchen, living room, mudroom, house and patio.
1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Dyer's Woad has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Dyer's Woad — earthy bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Dyer's Woad 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.
modern luxury front door featuring Dyer's Woad by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
To use Dyer's Woad in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
A boho bedroom painted in Dyer's Woad
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Dyer's Woad is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Dyer's Woad paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Dyer's Woad 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 Dyer's Woad in a mid century home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Dyer's Woad make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Dyer's Woad — bold kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Dyer's Woad takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
A industrial living room painted in Dyer's Woad
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Dyer's Woad adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Dyer's Woad paint in a small mudroom
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1 House Photo
On the exterior, Dyer's Woad holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
Dyer's Woad color — coastal house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Dyer's Woad holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
Dyer's Woad — industrial patio
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Coordinating Colors
Rarified Air reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 30), opening up a space where Dyer's Woad encloses it.
Tres Naturale reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 30), opening up a space where Dyer's Woad encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 33 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Trim Color
Rarified Air reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 30), opening up a space where Dyer's Woad encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 31 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (34 vs 30) makes Baby Blue Eyes the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 31 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 30) makes Notable Hue the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Favorite Jeans the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (30 vs 25) makes Dyer's Woad the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Truly Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 81 vs 30, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 30), opening up a space where Dyer's Woad encloses it.
Palisade reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Dyer's Woad reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 13), opening up a space where Griffin encloses it.
Dyer's Woad reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 61 vs 30, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (35 vs 30) makes Favorite Jeans the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 48 vs 30, Windy Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Icy reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 30), opening up a space where Dyer's Woad encloses it.
Faded Flaxflower reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 30), opening up a space where Dyer's Woad encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 30, Sleepy Hollow is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (30 vs 24) makes Dyer's Woad the marginally brighter of the two.
Dyer's Woad reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 14), opening up a space where Denim encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (30 vs 25) makes Dyer's Woad the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 30 vs 15, Dyer's Woad is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (30 vs 25) makes Dyer's Woad the marginally brighter of the two.