Sherwin-Williams • 6251

Outerspace

Name: Sherwin-Williams Outerspace 6251
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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

Light Reflectance Value

11.62

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

Midnight Mystery

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.

C1North Star C2Krypton C3Jubilee C4Let it Rain C5Storm Cloud C6Granite Peak C7Outerspace

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 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, 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.

Kids' Room

@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.

Sherwin Williams Outerspace exterior color

@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.

Sherwin Williams Outerspace living room interior

@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.

Sherwin Williams Outerspace bedroom color

@_jillkay

SW 6251 bedroom paint review

@williamrosehome

SW 6251 bedroom

@williamrosehome

SW Outerspace bedroom color review

@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.

SW Outerspace kitchen cabinets review

@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.

Sherwin Williams Outerspace Bathroom Vanity

@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.