Salty Dog
Salty Dog 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 16 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#234058
LRV
4.67
Salty Dog's Color Strip
Salty Dog is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dress Blues and In the Navy. The strip spans from Dress Blues at the lightest end to Anchors Aweigh at the deepest. Color strip 253 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Salty Dog in Real Rooms
Salty Dog has a low LRV of 4.67 — 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, dining room, house, front door, bathroom and kitchen cabinets.
8 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Salty Dog 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 Salty Dog wall paint review
@starrarts_interiors
1 Dining Room Photo
Salty Dog encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Salty Dog Dining Room
@luxe_interior_accents
2 House Photos
The way Salty Dog interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Sherwin Williams Salty Dog house exterior color
@annerogersinteriors
Exterior
@joynerathome
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Salty Dog is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
Door
@orangeandorange_atl
2 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Salty Dog in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Sherwin Williams Salty Dog bathroom vanity color
@islespaintingco
Bathroom
@cubedhomes
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Salty Dog adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Sherwin Williams Salty Dog Kitchen Cabinets
@beforeyoureyesinteriors
Salty Dog Kitchen Cabinets
@annerogersinteriors
