Poseidon
Poseidon is a genuinely dark Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 5 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#016D60
LRV
11.25
Poseidon's Color Strip
Poseidon is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 163 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Poseidon in Real Rooms
Poseidon has a low LRV of 11.25 — 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 bathroom, misc and house.
1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Poseidon can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Sherwin Williams Poseidon bathroom vanity
@caineandcompany
2 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Poseidon on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Sherwin Williams Poseidon hallway color review
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Sherwin Williams Poseidon hallway color
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2 House Photos
On a traditional or historic home, Poseidon acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Sherwin Williams Poseidon exterior paint
@simonewilsonart
Sherwin Williams Poseidon exterior color
@simonewilsonart
