Ebbtide
Ebbtide is a versatile Blue 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 16 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#84B4BE
LRV
41.21
Ebbtide's Color Strip
Ebbtide is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Agua Fría and Lakeshore. The strip spans from Open Air at the lightest end to Oceanside at the deepest. As part of strip 172, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Ebbtide in Real Rooms
Ebbtide has a medium-high LRV of 41.21 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 living room, misc, front door, home office, bedroom, dining room, bathroom, patio, mudroom, house and kitchen.
4 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Ebbtide 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.
Living room walls in Ebbtide create an inviting atmosphere with subtle depth.
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An Ebbtide accent wall brings understated color to this serene living space.
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Walls in Ebbtide provide a peaceful backdrop for modern furnishings and natural light.
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Hallway walls painted in Ebbtide guide visitors through the home with calming elegance.
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3 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Ebbtide prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Painted furniture in Ebbtide brings depth to this styled vignette.
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Wall panels painted in Ebbtide create a sophisticated backdrop.
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Wood dresser finished in Ebbtide displays refined coastal elegance.
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Ebbtide makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
modern luxury front door featuring Ebbtide by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Ebbtide is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.
Sherwin-Williams Ebbtide in a warm home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Ebbtide rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Ebbtide
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Ebbtide provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Ebbtide paint in a minimalist dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Ebbtide can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Ebbtide — vintage bathroom
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1 Patio Photo
Ebbtide 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.
Ebbtide paint in a contemporary patio
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1 Mudroom Photo
Using Ebbtide on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.
A earthy mudroom painted in Ebbtide
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1 House Photo
The way Ebbtide interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Ebbtide color — aesthetic house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Ebbtide adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Ebbtide — minimalist kitchen
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 41, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Aged White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 41), opening up a space where Ebbtide encloses it.
At LRV 41 vs 5, Ebbtide is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 78 vs 41, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
After the Rain reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (47 vs 41) makes Rapture Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (49 vs 41) makes Rest Assured the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Blithe Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 41 vs 40), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 41, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 41), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (41 vs 35) makes Ebbtide the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 81 vs 41, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 41), opening up a space where Ebbtide encloses it.
Ebbtide reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 5), opening up a space where Bitter Chocolate encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Darker Colors
At LRV 41 vs 22, Ebbtide is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 41 vs 26, Ebbtide is decisively the brighter choice.
Ebbtide reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 24), opening up a space where Georgian Revival Blue encloses it.