Stolen Kiss
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Stolen Kiss remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#813235
LRV
7.27
Stolen Kiss's Color Strip
Stolen Kiss is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 275 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Stolen Kiss in Real Rooms
Stolen Kiss has a low LRV of 7.27 — 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 Red family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen and misc.
3 Kitchen Photos
The sophisticated undertones of Stolen Kiss make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Kitchen walls in Stolen Kiss radiate warmth while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic.
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Open kitchen concept with Stolen Kiss walls creates an inviting gathering space.
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Stolen Kiss paint on kitchen walls brings subtle romance to this chef's workspace.
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1 Misc Photo
Note how Stolen Kiss 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.
An accent wall in Stolen Kiss creates dramatic contrast against lighter surrounding surfaces.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 81 vs 7, Creamy is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 7, Aged White is decisively the brighter choice.
Elephant Ear reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 7), opening up a space where Stolen Kiss encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 81 vs 7, Creamy is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 7), opening up a space where Stolen Kiss encloses it.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 7), opening up a space where Stolen Kiss encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 7, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (16 vs 7) makes Riverway the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 77 vs 7, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 7), opening up a space where Stolen Kiss encloses it.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 9-point LRV gap (16 vs 7) makes Enticing Red the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Coral Bells reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.