
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 cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. 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.

Slate Tile SW 7624 living room
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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 Sherwin-Williams Slate Tile
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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.

Sherwin Williams Slate Tile kitchen cabinets
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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.

Gray bathroom in Slate Tile by Sherwin Williams
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Dark blue bathroom Sherwin Williams 7624 Slate Tile
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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.

SW 7624 home office inspiration
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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.

Slate Tile house color review
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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.

Gray front door with Slate Tile SW 7624
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Blue painted door Sherwin Williams Slate Tile SW 7624 review
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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 panelling Sherwin Williams Slate Tile
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Blue grey color Sherwin Williams Slate Tile SW 7624
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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."

Sherwin Williams Slate Tile blue cabinets
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Coordinating Colors
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Wall Street

7604
Smoky Blue

6250
Granite Peak

9635
Stargazer

6257
Gibraltar

9141
Waterloo

0032
Needlepoint Navy

9655
Mountain Pass

9560
Night Out
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