Sherwin-Williams • 6223

Still Water

Name: Sherwin-Williams Still Water 6223
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Still Water (6223) is a standout Blue 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 53 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#4A5D5F

LRV

10.11

Light Reflectance Value

10.11

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Still Water's Color Strip

Still Water is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 219 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

C1Tradewind C2Rain C3Interesting Aqua C4Delft C5Moody Blue C6Riverway C7Still Water

Still Water in Real Rooms

Still Water has a low LRV of 10.11 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, misc, bathroom, front door, living room, kitchen cabinets, bedroom and house.

2 Home Office Photos

In a workspace, Still Water helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Home Office

@creative_interiors_by_syllis

Still Water Home Office

@creative_interiors_by_syllis

17 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Still Water adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

Sw Still Water Painted Furniture

@pieceofcandyfurniture

2 Bathroom Photos

The interaction between Still Water and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Bathroom

@meljohnsonsfitlife

Sherwin Williams Still Water Bathroom

@thecozyhomejw

2 Front Door Photos

The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Still Water in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Door

@searing.styles

Sherwin Williams Still Water Front Door

@bizzylizzydesigns

12 Living Room Photos

Choosing Still Water for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

SW Still Water living room interior

@eightmulberry

8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Still Water brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Kitchen Cabinets

@jshomerevise

6 Bedroom Photos

There's a rhythmic quality to Still Water in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Bedroom

@hopes.palette.by.daisy

4 House Photos

On the exterior, Still Water 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.