Tidewater
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
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.
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 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 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.
Wall surfaces in Tidewater create a serene, spa-like living room.
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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.
Paneled walls in Tidewater bring sophisticated depth to this space.
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Wall color in Tidewater establishes a cohesive living room palette.
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Accent walls in Tidewater deepen this spacious living room.
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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.
Entry door painted Tidewater welcomes guests with coastal charm.
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Wooden front door painted in a crisp Tidewater blue welcomes guests.
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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.
Nursery walls in Tidewater establish a calm, restful environment.
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Bedroom paneling in Tidewater brings sophisticated coastal style.
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Bedroom walls in Tidewater create a serene sleeping sanctuary.
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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.
Island cabinetry in Tidewater anchors this elegant kitchen.
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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.
Vanity cabinets in Tidewater bring spa-like serenity to this bathroom.
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Bathroom wainscoting in Tidewater adds timeless nautical appeal.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 65, Shell White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 65 vs 9, Tidewater is decisively the brighter choice.
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Similar Colors
Tidewater reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 62), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 66 and 65, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 65 and 64, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 67 and 65, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Whimsical White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 65), opening up a space where Tidewater encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 46, Tidewater is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 65 vs 24, Tidewater is decisively the brighter choice.
Tidewater reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 17), opening up a space where Plum Dandy encloses it.
With LRVs of 65 and 64, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 78 vs 65, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Tidewater reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 46), opening up a space where Festoon Aqua encloses it.
