Houseplant
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Houseplant remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#58713F
LRV
14.30
Houseplant's Color Strip
Houseplant is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. As part of strip 151, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Houseplant in Real Rooms
Houseplant has a low LRV of 14.3 — 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 Green family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, home office, bathroom, bedroom, dining room, mudroom, living room, kitchen, house and patio.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Houseplant 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.
minimalist front door featuring Houseplant by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Houseplant 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 Houseplant in a industrial home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Houseplant has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Houseplant — modern luxury bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Houseplant suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A art deco bedroom painted in Houseplant
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1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Houseplant 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.
Houseplant paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Mudroom Photo
Houseplant is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.
Houseplant paint in a earthy mudroom
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1 Living Room Photo
Houseplant provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
A traditional living room painted in Houseplant
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Houseplant 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.
Houseplant — modern luxury kitchen
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Houseplant is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Houseplant color — traditional house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
Houseplant on a patio or porch provides a sense of "enclosure" even in an open space. It defines the boundaries of the outdoor room, making it feel more private, secure, and ready for relaxation.
Houseplant — aesthetic patio
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Coordinating Colors
Sprout reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 14), opening up a space where Houseplant encloses it.
At LRV 86 vs 14, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 27 vs 14, Studio Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Sprout reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 14), opening up a space where Houseplant encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 15 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (19 vs 14) makes Talipot Palm the marginally brighter of the two.
Houseplant reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Houseplant reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Garden Grove reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Houseplant reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Paradise reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Berry Cream reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 14), opening up a space where Houseplant encloses it.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 39 vs 14, Obi Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 72 vs 14, Elation is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 71 vs 14, Inspired Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 32 vs 14, Pickle is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (19 vs 14) makes Talipot Palm the marginally brighter of the two.