Sherwin-Williams • 6236

Grays Harbor

Name: Sherwin-Williams Grays Harbor 6236
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Grays Harbor 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 15 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#596368

LRV

12.05

Light Reflectance Value

12.05

dark

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Collection

Dreamer

Grays Harbor's Color Strip

Grays Harbor is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Foggy Day and Dark Night. The strip spans from Misty at the lightest end to Dark Night at the deepest. Strip 222 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

C1Misty C2Samovar Silver C3Uncertain Gray C4Cadet C5Foggy Day C6Grays Harbor

C7Dark Night

Grays Harbor in Real Rooms

Grays Harbor has a low LRV of 12.05 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, kitchen cabinets, living room, house, misc and kitchen.

2 Bedroom Photos

A bedroom finished in Grays Harbor 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.

Sherwin Williams Grays Harbor bedroom interior

@rlred79

SW Grays Harbor bedroom

@the.mari.foster

6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

When you use Grays Harbor on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.

Sherwin Williams Grays Harbor kitchen cabinets

@rootedinthedriftless

2 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Grays Harbor creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Sw Grays Harbor Living Room

@alchemyinteriorsandevents

Sherwin Williams Grays Harbor Living Room

@alchemyinteriorsandevents

1 House Photo

Grays Harbor is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

Sw Grays Harbor Exterior

@stephaniemaxwellnewton

3 Misc Photos

These examples of Grays Harbor in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

SW Grays Harbor painted furniture

@imtalithajohnson

Sw 6236 Painted Furniture

@hello_forever_home

Sherwin Williams Grays Harbor Door

@farmhousewifey

1 Kitchen Photo

The sophisticated undertones of Grays Harbor 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.