
Salute
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Salute 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 6 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#803532
LRV
7.36
Salute's Color Strip
Salute is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Stolen Kiss and Wild Current. The strip spans from Stolen Kiss at the lightest end to Red Barn at the deepest. Strip 275 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Salute in Real Rooms
Salute has a low LRV of 7.36 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Red family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom.
6 Bathroom Photos
Salute is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.

Bathroom vanity walls in Salute deliver a crisp, clean backdrop for morning routines.
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