Sherwin-Williams • 6488

Grand Canal

Name: Sherwin-Williams Grand Canal 6488
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Grand Canal as a genuinely dark Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 7 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#3C797D

LRV

16.22

Light Reflectance Value

16.22

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

Grand Canal's Color Strip

Grand Canal is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cloudburst and Really Teal. The strip spans from Meander Blue at the lightest end to Really Teal at the deepest. Strip 171 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Meander Blue C2Raindrop C3Blithe Blue C4Reflecting Pool C5Cloudburst C6Grand Canal

C7Really Teal

Grand Canal in Real Rooms

Grand Canal has a low LRV of 16.22 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, misc and front door.

4 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Grand Canal is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

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1 Misc Photo

More spaces painted in Grand Canal, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

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2 Front Door Photos

A front door in Grand Canal changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.