Sealskin
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Sealskin (7675) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 12 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#48423C
LRV
5.56
Sealskin's Color Strip
Sealskin is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 277 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Sealskin in Real Rooms
Sealskin has a low LRV of 5.56 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, front door, kitchen cabinets, house and bathroom.
4 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Sealskin provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Hallway planking in Sealskin maintains classic simplicity.
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Shiplap walls painted Sealskin enhance cottage charm.
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Furniture piece painted in Sealskin shows versatile application.
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Trim and walls in Sealskin offer timeless neutral elegance.
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2 Front Door Photos
A front door in Sealskin 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.
Front door in Sealskin makes a subtle statement.
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Door painted Sealskin provides understated curb appeal.
@downiehomestead
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Sealskin for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Kitchen cabinets in Sealskin brighten the cooking space.
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Cabinet surfaces in Sealskin deliver clean, minimalist style.
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Cabinets finished in Sealskin complement modern kitchen design.
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2 House Photos
On the exterior, Sealskin holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
House exterior in Sealskin presents calm, sophisticated presence.
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Exterior walls in Sealskin offer versatile neutral appeal.
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1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Sealskin holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom walls in Sealskin create spa-like tranquility.
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Coordinating Colors
Origami White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 6), opening up a space where Sealskin encloses it.
Elephant Ear reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 6), opening up a space where Sealskin encloses it.
Trim Color
Origami White reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 6), opening up a space where Sealskin encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Rain Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 6), opening up a space where Sealskin encloses it.
At LRV 20 vs 6, Soulful Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Hulett Ore the marginally brighter of the two.
Gauntlet Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Stony Creek reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
