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Ethereal Mood

With a focus on versatile tones, Ethereal Mood (7639) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 14 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#AEA594

LRV

38.22

Light Reflectance Value
38.22
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMuted
Collection

Ethereal Mood's Color Strip

Ethereal Mood is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Gateway Gray and Fawn Brindle. The strip spans from Grecian Ivory at the lightest end to Mountain Road at the deepest. Color strip 247 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Ethereal Mood in Real Rooms

Ethereal Mood has a medium-high LRV of 38.22 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, home office, house and front door.

Color Strip 247

2 Living Room Photos

Choosing Ethereal Mood 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.

Ethereal Mood SW 7639 living room

Ethereal Mood SW 7639 living room

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Ethereal Mood Living Room

Ethereal Mood Living Room

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2 Bedroom Photos

For guest bedrooms, Ethereal Mood is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.

Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Ethereal Mood

Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Ethereal Mood

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Ethereal Mood Bedroom

Ethereal Mood Bedroom

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2 Kitchen Photos

Kitchens are often the nosiest rooms in the house; Ethereal Mood provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.

Sherwin Williams Ethereal Mood kitchen cabinets

Sherwin Williams Ethereal Mood kitchen cabinets

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Ethereal Mood Kitchen

Ethereal Mood Kitchen

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2 Bathroom Photos

In the bathroom, Ethereal Mood 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.

Beige bathroom in Ethereal Mood by Sherwin Williams

Beige bathroom in Ethereal Mood by Sherwin Williams

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Ethereal Mood Bathroom

Ethereal Mood Bathroom

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2 Home Office Photos

The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Ethereal Mood 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.

SW 7639 home office inspiration

SW 7639 home office inspiration

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Ethereal Mood Home Office

Ethereal Mood Home Office

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2 House Photos

Ethereal Mood on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Ethereal Mood house color review

Ethereal Mood house color review

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Ethereal Mood House

Ethereal Mood House

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2 Front Door Photos

Choosing Ethereal Mood 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.

Beige front door with Ethereal Mood SW 7639

Beige front door with Ethereal Mood SW 7639

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Ethereal Mood Front Door

Ethereal Mood Front Door

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Color Codes

HEX#AEA594
RGB174, 165, 148
HSL39° 14% 63%
CMYK0 5 15 32
CIE LabL: 68.1 a: 0.3 b: 10.0
XYZX: 36.26 Y: 38.05 Z: 33.45
Strip247 pos. C4