Sherwin-Williams • 6477

Tidewater

Name: Sherwin-Williams Tidewater 6477
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Tidewater is a versatile and reflective Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 17 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#C3D7D3

LRV

65.00

Light Reflectance Value

65.00

light

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

Collection

Living Well

Tidewater's Color Strip

Tidewater is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 170 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

C1Tidewater

C2Watery C3Aquaverde C4Drizzle C5Lagoon C6Green Bay C7Cape Verde

Tidewater in Real Rooms

Tidewater has a high LRV of 65 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. 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 misc, living room, front door, bedroom, kitchen cabinets and bathroom.

6 Misc Photos

Note how Tidewater 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.

Sw 6477 Wall Paint

@embraceyourspacefl

3 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Tidewater is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Sherwin Williams Tidewater Living Room

@7_city_scenes_photography

Sw 6477 Living Room

@lovechild73

Sw 6477 Living Room

@lovechild73

2 Front Door Photos

A front door painted Tidewater makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.

Sw Tidewater Door

@building.sandy.paws

Door

@eastcoastalfarmhouse

3 Bedroom Photos

Tidewater creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

Sherwin Williams Tidewater Nursery

@mypalletwall

Sw 6477 Bedroom

@embraceyourspacefl

Sherwin Williams Tidewater Bedroom

@embraceyourspacefl

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Tidewater on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Tidewater Kitchen Cabinets

@ourmodernfarmhouseproject

2 Bathroom Photos

Tidewater is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.