Sherwin-Williams • 6257

Gibraltar

Name: Sherwin-Williams Gibraltar 6257
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Gibraltar is a genuinely dark Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 18 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#626970

LRV

13.87

Light Reflectance Value

13.87

dark

Temperatureneutral

SaturationBright

Gibraltar's Color Strip

Gibraltar is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Serious Gray and Sea Serpent. The strip spans from Olympus White at the lightest end to Sea Serpent at the deepest. Color strip 234 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

C1Olympus White C2Lazy Gray C3Morning Fog C4Dustblu C5Serious Gray C6Gibraltar

C7Sea Serpent

Gibraltar in Real Rooms

Gibraltar has a low LRV of 13.87 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, front door, living room, dining room, home office, bathroom and house.

4 Misc Photos

Gibraltar shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

SW 6257 wall paint review

@modernbymiles

Gibraltar Review

@welcometowhitebear

Painted Storage

@feichtandco

Gibraltar Painted Storage

@craft.interiors

1 Front Door Photo

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Gibraltar rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

Sherwin Williams Gibraltar front door color

@yycmvpaintinginc

2 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Gibraltar in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Sherwin Williams Gibraltar accent wall color

@mandepainting

Sw 6257 Accent Wall

@janeendolaninteriors

2 Dining Room Photos

Pairing Gibraltar with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.

Sw Gibraltar Dining Room

@red.nest.designs

Sw 6257 Dining Room

@cindyfowlisdesigns

2 Home Office Photos

Gibraltar works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.

Sw 6257 Workspace

@jstewarddesign

Gibraltar Workspace

@jstewarddesign

2 Bathroom Photos

Pairing Gibraltar with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.

Gibraltar Bathroom

@jstewarddesign

Sw Gibraltar Bathroom

@jstewarddesign

5 House Photos

The way Gibraltar 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.