Sherwin-Williams • 6474

Raging Sea

Name: Sherwin-Williams Raging Sea 6474
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Raging Sea 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 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#476F65

LRV

13.70

Light Reflectance Value

13.70

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

Raging Sea's Color Strip

Raging Sea is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Surf Green and Country Squire. The strip spans from Waterscape at the lightest end to Country Squire at the deepest. Strip 169 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Waterscape C2Hazel C3Vintage Vessel C4Composed C5Surf Green C6Raging Sea

C7Country Squire

Raging Sea in Real Rooms

Raging Sea has a low LRV of 13.7 — 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 kitchen, front door and misc.

1 Kitchen Photo

Kitchens are often the nosiest rooms in the house; Raging Sea provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.

Raging Sea Kitchen Backsplash

@triciataylorceramics

1 Front Door Photo

A front door painted Raging Sea makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.

Door

@kathleenaanderson

2 Misc Photos

Raging Sea shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.