Still Water
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
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.
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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Home office walls in Still Water create a calm, focused work environment.
@creative_interiors_by_syllis
Walls painted Still Water establish a serene backdrop for home office productivity.
@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.
Dresser painted in Still Water adds subtle color to the bedroom.
@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.
Bathroom vanity in Still Water coordinates beautifully with light fixtures and tile.
@meljohnsonsfitlife
Bathroom walls in Still Water provide a calming backdrop for daily routines.
@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.
A front door painted in Still Water creates a serene entryway with timeless appeal.
@searing.styles
Front entry door painted in Still Water makes a sophisticated yet understated first impression.
@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.
Living room walls dressed in Still Water establish a peaceful, sophisticated atmosphere.
@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.
Kitchen cabinets in Still Water balance modern style with timeless sophistication.
@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.
Bedroom walls painted in Still Water create a calm, spa-like retreat with soft natural light.
@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.
Home exterior in Still Water blends seamlessly with traditional stone and landscaping elements.
@modernjapaneseprairie
House siding in Still Water complements dark shutters and creates timeless curb appeal.
@macfarland_painting
Exterior walls in Still Water offer a fresh, contemporary look against natural surroundings.
@macfarland_painting
Cottage exterior painted in Still Water harmonizes with traditional architectural details and gardens.
@macfarland_painting
Coordinating Colors
Topsail reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 10), opening up a space where Still Water encloses it.
Oyster White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 10), opening up a space where Still Water encloses it.
Trim Color
Topsail reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 10), opening up a space where Still Water encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (14 vs 10) makes Mountain Pass the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 13 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 13 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 10), opening up a space where Still Water encloses it.
At LRV 50 vs 10, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
Truly Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 10), opening up a space where Still Water encloses it.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 10), opening up a space where Still Water encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (10 vs 5) makes Still Water the marginally brighter of the two.
Vaguely Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 10), opening up a space where Still Water encloses it.
Still Water reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (14 vs 10) makes Mountain Pass the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 26 vs 10, Moody Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (16 vs 10) makes Riverway the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (17 vs 10) makes Stargazer the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (18 vs 10) makes Mediterranean the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Still Water the marginally brighter of the two.