Laurel Woods
Laurel Woods 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 14 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#44493D
LRV
6.28
Laurel Woods's Color Strip
Laurel Woods is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 237 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Laurel Woods in Real Rooms
Laurel Woods has a low LRV of 6.28 — 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 home office, misc, house and bathroom.
2 Home Office Photos
Laurel Woods 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.
Home office walls in serene Laurel Woods encourage focus and creativity.
@vmdesignsforyou
Office space painted Laurel Woods provides calm, productive environment.
@vmdesignsforyou
7 Misc Photos
These examples of Laurel Woods 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.
Hallway painted in muted Laurel Woods connects spaces with cohesion.
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2 House Photos
The way Laurel Woods 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.
Home exterior in rich Laurel Woods provides classic, timeless appeal.
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House painted Laurel Woods complements natural surroundings beautifully.
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3 Bathroom Photos
Using Laurel Woods on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Bathroom walls in Laurel Woods create spa-like, restful environment.
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Vanity cabinetry gains warmth and depth in Laurel Woods.
@lustigcabinets
Bathroom walls wrapped in Laurel Woods create a serene retreat.
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Coordinating Colors
Reserved White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 6), opening up a space where Laurel Woods encloses it.
Intellectual Gray reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 6), opening up a space where Laurel Woods encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 6, Worldly Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Reserved White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 6), opening up a space where Laurel Woods encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Wood Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 28 vs 6, Berry Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Purple Passage the marginally brighter of the two.
Obi Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 6), opening up a space where Laurel Woods encloses it.
Plummy reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Elation reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 6), opening up a space where Laurel Woods encloses it.
Inspired Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 6), opening up a space where Laurel Woods encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (13 vs 6) makes Night Owl the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Pewter Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Dried Thyme reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 6), opening up a space where Laurel Woods encloses it.
Rosemary reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.