Outerspace
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Outerspace (6251) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 25 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#586168
LRV
11.62
Outerspace's Color Strip
Outerspace is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 225 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Outerspace in Real Rooms
Outerspace has a low LRV of 11.62 — 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, house, living room, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, bathroom and kitchen.
6 Misc Photos
These photos show Outerspace in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
A child's bedroom features walls painted in sophisticated Outerspace for a calming retreat.
@buildingexperience
6 House Photos
When choosing Outerspace for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
The home's exterior siding in Outerspace presents a modern, sophisticated appearance.
@shepherd.lane
6 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Outerspace creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Living room walls in moody Outerspace provide an elegant backdrop for furnishings.
@thefontaineflat
4 Bedroom Photos
Outerspace has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
A bedroom sanctuary features soothing Outerspace walls that promote restful sleep.
@_jillkay
Bedroom walls painted in Outerspace create a serene, sophisticated sleeping environment.
@williamrosehome
This bedroom's Outerspace walls establish a peaceful, spa-like retreat.
@williamrosehome
Soft lighting softens the dramatic impact of Outerspace bedroom walls.
@williamrosehome
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Outerspace cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinetry painted in sleek Outerspace creates modern, sophisticated storage.
@thehildehouse
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Outerspace provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
The bathroom vanity in deep Outerspace adds a spa-like luxury to the room.
@jennandjasonhatchette
1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Outerspace adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Kitchen walls in pale Outerspace provide a serene backdrop for cooking and gathering.
@kindhomesolutions
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 12, Quicksilver is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 12, Front Porch is decisively the brighter choice.
Retreat reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
At LRV 75 vs 12, Quicksilver is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (15 vs 12) makes Wall Street the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 35 vs 12, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 12, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 12), opening up a space where Outerspace encloses it.
Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 12), opening up a space where Outerspace encloses it.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Warm Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 61 vs 12, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Before the Storm reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Scattered Showers reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 30 vs 12, Steely Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (12 vs 4) makes Outerspace the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (12 vs 4) makes Outerspace the marginally brighter of the two.
Outerspace reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (12 vs 3) makes Outerspace the marginally brighter of the two.