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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

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Light Reflectance Value
7.87
Dark
TemperatureCool
SaturationMidtone

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 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 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

Shaker-style paneling painted in soft Oceanside creates layered depth.

@modernwainscoting

Sw Oceanside Hallway

Hallway walls enveloped in soothing Oceanside evoke coastal tranquility.

@theredbrickhome

Sw 6496 Painted Dresser

Dresser painted in serene Oceanside brings bedroom tranquility.

@eclecticowl

Sherwin Williams Oceanside Accent Wall Panelling

Board-and-batten walls in Oceanside add texture and coastal charm.

@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

Bathroom vanity finished in calming Oceanside blue-green tone.

@daxlo.homes

Oceanside Bathroom

Bathroom walls saturated in peaceful Oceanside establish spa-like sanctuary.

@champagnethursdays

Sherwin Williams Oceanside Bathroom

Powder room painted in fresh Oceanside feels clean and sophisticated.

@urban_tree_house

Bathroom

Vanity cabinet in Oceanside provides a coastal accent point.

@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

Bedroom walls in Oceanside create a serene, spa-like retreat atmosphere.

@jameswarrengroup

Sw Oceanside Bedroom

Walls painted Oceanside establish a calming foundation for bedroom relaxation.

@bndecoraz

Sherwin Williams Oceanside Bedroom

Bedroom interior in Oceanside evokes coastal tranquility throughout the sleeping space.

@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

Kitchen cabinets in Oceanside blend coastal charm with contemporary storage solutions.

@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

Front door stained Oceanside captures breezy, waterfront-inspired color for entry.

@ramblerrenovation

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Color Codes

HEX#015A6B
RGB1, 90, 107
HSL190° 98% 21%
CMYK99 16 0 58
CIE LabL: 34.8 a: -16.2 b: -16.2
XYZX: 6.32 Y: 8.38 Z: 15.19
Strip172 pos. C7