Sherwin-Williams • 7047

Porpoise

Name: Sherwin-Williams Porpoise 7047
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Porpoise remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 13 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#6B645B

LRV

12.95

Light Reflectance Value

12.95

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Collection

2019 Enthusiast

Porpoise's Color Strip

Porpoise is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Anonymous and Urbane Bronze. The strip spans from Worldly Gray at the lightest end to Urbane Bronze at the deepest. As part of strip 245, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Worldly Gray C2Amazing Gray C3Intellectual Gray C4Felted Wool C5Anonymous C6Porpoise

C7Urbane Bronze

Porpoise in Real Rooms

Porpoise has a low LRV of 12.95 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room and misc.

1 Bedroom Photo

The bedroom is where Porpoise 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.

Porpoise Bedroom

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2 Front Door Photos

A front door in Porpoise changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

Porpoise Front Door

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Porpoise Door

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1 Home Office Photo

Porpoise in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.

Porpoise Home Office

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3 House Photos

When choosing Porpoise 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.

Porpoise House

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Porpoise Exterior

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Exterior

@ohmycozyhouse

1 Kitchen Photo

Using Porpoise in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.

Porpoise Kitchen

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3 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Porpoise 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.

Porpoise Living Room

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Sw Porpoise Living Room

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Sw Porpoise Living Room

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2 Misc Photos

These examples of Porpoise in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Sw Porpoise Laundry Room

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Sw Porpoise Painted Furniture

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Expert Perspectives

In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.

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Porpoise by Sherwin Williams SW 7047: Color Guide & Ideas

Porpoise by Sherwin Williams SW 7047 is a deep, warm neutral that mixes gray and brown tones to create a rich, earthy color perfect for creating cozy spaces. This paint color has a low Light Reflectance Value of 13, which means it absorbs most light and works best on accent walls, cabinets, or exterior trim [...]