Mediterranean
Mediterranean is a genuinely dark Blue 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 5 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#60797D
LRV
17.54
Mediterranean's Color Strip
Mediterranean is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Mountain Stream and Labradorite. The strip spans from Silvermist at the lightest end to Labradorite at the deepest. Browsing strip 281 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Mediterranean in Real Rooms
Mediterranean has a low LRV of 17.54 — 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 kitchen cabinets, living room and bedroom.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Mediterranean on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Mediterranean kitchen cabinets bring warm terracotta undertones to painted storage.
@jodie_designs
Painted cabinetry in Mediterranean delivers rich, warm character to the kitchen.
@blairconstructionbr
Kitchen cabinets in Mediterranean showcase a sophisticated blend of warmth and restraint.
@tara.g.norman
1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Mediterranean acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Living room walls in Mediterranean evoke coastal charm with earthy warmth.
@steph.7734
1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Mediterranean reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
An accent wall in Mediterranean adds depth to the bedroom's neutral scheme.
@mypalletwall
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 18, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Grecian Ivory reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 18), opening up a space where Mediterranean encloses it.
Dried Edamame reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 18), opening up a space where Mediterranean encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 86 vs 18, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 18 and 17, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 18 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 19 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 19 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (22 vs 18) makes Blustery Sky the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 18 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 20 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 18, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 18), opening up a space where Mediterranean encloses it.
At LRV 35 vs 18, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 18, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 18), opening up a space where Mediterranean encloses it.
Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 18), opening up a space where Mediterranean encloses it.
Mediterranean reflects far more light (LRV 18 vs 5), opening up a space where Bitter Chocolate encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 39 vs 18, Dutch Tile Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Moody Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Delft reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 18), opening up a space where Mediterranean encloses it.
A 12-point LRV gap (29 vs 18) makes Morning at Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 34 vs 18, Debonair is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (18 vs 10) makes Mediterranean the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 18 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.