Slate Tile
We've categorized Slate Tile as a genuinely dark Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 12 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#606E74
LRV
14.77
Slate Tile's Color Strip
Slate Tile is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Wall Street and Smoky Blue. The strip spans from Reflection at the lightest end to Smoky Blue at the deepest. Color strip 233 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Slate Tile in Real Rooms
Slate Tile has a low LRV of 14.77 — 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 living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, home office, house, front door, misc and kitchen cabinets.
1 Living Room Photo
Slate Tile works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Living room walls in Slate Tile establish a calm, sophisticated backdrop.
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Slate Tile rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom painted in Slate Tile evokes a tranquil, slate-like serenity.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Slate Tile provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Kitchen cabinetry finished in Slate Tile offers timeless, slate-inspired elegance.
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2 Bathroom Photos
In a powder room, Slate Tile 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.
Bathroom walls in Slate Tile create a spa-like, stone-inspired retreat.
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Bathroom walls in Slate Tile establish a moody, contemporary aesthetic.
@alicia.rae17
1 Home Office Photo
Slate Tile works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.
Home office walls in Slate Tile foster focus and professional calm.
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Slate Tile 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.
Exterior painted in Slate Tile brings slate-gray sophistication to the facade.
@mybudgetrecipes
2 Front Door Photos
Using Slate Tile for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
Front door finished in Slate Tile makes a striking, elegant entrance.
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Entry door in Slate Tile creates a bold, inviting first impression.
@lharperdesigns
2 Misc Photos
Note how Slate Tile is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Accent wall with paneling in Slate Tile adds textural depth and drama.
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Walls in Slate Tile showcase a soft, blue-gray sophistication throughout.
@bgainesinteriors
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Choosing Slate Tile 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 finished in Slate Tile deliver sophisticated, modern storage.
@tarasetzerdesign
Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 77 vs 15, Ice Cube is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 15, Shoji White is decisively the brighter choice.
Intellectual Gray reflects far more light (LRV 36 vs 15), opening up a space where Slate Tile encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 77 vs 15, Ice Cube is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 15 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 15 and 15, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 15 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 15 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 15 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 15), opening up a space where Slate Tile encloses it.
At LRV 50 vs 15, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
Truly Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 15), opening up a space where Slate Tile encloses it.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 15), opening up a space where Slate Tile encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 15, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 35 vs 15, Palisade is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
African Gray reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 15), opening up a space where Slate Tile encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (23 vs 15) makes Software the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (22 vs 15) makes Scattered Showers the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (20 vs 15) makes Foggy Day the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 31 vs 15, Cadet is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Slate Tile reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Slate Tile reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Slate Tile reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (15 vs 6) makes Slate Tile the marginally brighter of the two.