Stardew
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Stardew (9138) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 43.1 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 20 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
Hex
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43.06
Stardew's Color Strip
Stardew is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Niebla Azul and Debonair. The strip spans from Lullaby at the lightest end to Moscow Midnight at the deepest. Strip 221 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Stardew in Rooms
Follow Stardew from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 20 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
1 Living Room Photo
1 living room image trace Stardew (9138) through the room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm. Its place within 2017 Holistic and 2020 Haven hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Living room walls in Stardew establish a calm, grounded atmosphere.
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1 Bedroom Photo
1 bedroom image place Stardew (9138) in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. An LRV of 43.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Bedroom walls painted Stardew provide a tranquil retreat from daily activity.
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7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Stardew (9138) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels.
Kitchen cabinet fronts in Stardew deliver sophisticated neutrality and modern charm.
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4 Bathroom Photos
Stardew (9138) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.
Bathroom walls in Stardew foster a serene, spa-quality environment.
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Bathroom vanity in Stardew provides a serene, spa-inspired focal point.
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Bathroom cabinetry in Stardew creates a cohesive, restful wash space.
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Bathroom walls in Stardew establish a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
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1 Home Office Photo
Stardew (9138) brings its blue character into a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Home office walls in Stardew support focus and creative concentration.
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1 House Photo
Stardew (9138) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows.
Exterior painted in Stardew presents a refined, welcoming curb appeal.
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1 Front Door Photo
Viewed across 1 front door image in a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, Stardew (9138) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 43.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Front door entry in Stardew makes a subtle yet confident first impression.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Stardew (9138) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes. Test it under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants.
Kitchen walls in Stardew create a calm backdrop for culinary activities.
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7 Misc Photos
The 7 misc images turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Children's room walls in Stardew offer a soothing, nurturing environment.
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2 Mudroom Photos
Stardew (9138) moves through 2 mudroom images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.
Mudroom walls in Stardew withstand daily wear while maintaining elegant simplicity.
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Laundry room cabinetry in Stardew balances functionality with refined aesthetics.
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1 Patio Photo
In an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light, the most interesting quality of Stardew (9138) may be the way it responds to stone, timber, metal, textiles and greenery. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Patio walls in Stardew bridge indoor and outdoor living spaces beautifully.
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 43), opening up a space where Stardew encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 26, Stardew is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 43), opening up a space where Stardew encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 43 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 43), opening up a space where Stardew encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (50 vs 43) makes Studio Mauve the marginally brighter of the two.
Stardew reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 43), opening up a space where Stardew encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 43, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 60 vs 43, Evening Shadow is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 43), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 43 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Stardew reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 29), opening up a space where Morning at Sea encloses it.
Stardew reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This dreamy slate blue has a hint of magic. Warm and cool undertones balance perfectly to make this color a distinctive choice for your home haven.