Oceanside
We've categorized Oceanside 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 13 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#015A6B
LRV
7.87
Oceanside's Color Strip
Oceanside is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 172 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Oceanside in Real Rooms
Oceanside has a low LRV of 7.87 — 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 misc, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen cabinets and front door.
4 Misc Photos
Note how Oceanside is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Sherwin Williams Oceanside Accent Wall
@modernwainscoting
Sw Oceanside Hallway
@theredbrickhome
Sw 6496 Painted Dresser
@eclecticowl
Sherwin Williams Oceanside Accent Wall Panelling
@hermannsfarmhouse
4 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Oceanside in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Sherwin Williams Oceanside Bathroom Vanity
@daxlo.homes
Oceanside Bathroom
@champagnethursdays
Sherwin Williams Oceanside Bathroom
@urban_tree_house
Bathroom
@urban_tree_house
3 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Oceanside really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Oceanside Bedroom
@jameswarrengroup
Sw Oceanside Bedroom
@bndecoraz
Sherwin Williams Oceanside Bedroom
@bndecoraz
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Oceanside earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Sherwin Williams Oceanside Kitchen Cabinets
@julianne.gillen
1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Oceanside rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
Oceanside Door
@ramblerrenovation
