Underseas
Often used for its versatile qualities, Underseas remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 13 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#7C8E87
LRV
25.38
Underseas's Color Strip
Underseas is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Jasper Stone and Rocky River. The strip spans from Rainwashed at the lightest end to Jasper at the deepest. Color strip 218 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Underseas in Real Rooms
Underseas has a medium LRV of 25.38 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a mudroom, bathroom, front door, living room, kitchen cabinets, misc, house and bedroom.
1 Mudroom Photo
In a laundry/mudroom combo, Underseas adds a touch of luxury to a space that is usually purely functional. It makes the chores feel a little less like work by surrounding you with a color that is sophisticated and calming.
Laundry room cabinets in soft Underseas create functional storage.
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1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Underseas brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Bathroom vanity cabinet painted elegant Underseas blue.
@skilofgil
2 Front Door Photos
A front door in Underseas changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
Front entrance door makes an impact in seafoam Underseas.
@make.it.home
Exterior front door painted striking Underseas creates welcoming curb appeal.
@novaricollective_canada
1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Underseas. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls in tranquil Underseas evoke coastal serenity.
@coloradopaintmasters
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
When you use Underseas on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.
Kitchen cabinetry finished in calm Underseas for serene cooking space.
@sheebaogirala
Kitchen island and cabinets painted in refreshing Underseas.
@micaela_designs
Kitchen cabinetry in soft Underseas creates a calming environment.
@micaela_designs
Upper cabinets painted Underseas complement the kitchen's light aesthetic.
@micaela_designs
2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Underseas 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.
Soothing Underseas paint creates a peaceful, cohesive home.
@furndesignstudio
Ocean-inspired Underseas color brings coastal calm indoors.
@palmettoandrose
1 House Photo
Underseas is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
House exterior finished in sophisticated Underseas blue-green.
@luna.lucite
1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Underseas reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Bedroom walls in peaceful Underseas promote restful tranquility.
@micamydesign
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 25, Window Pane is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 72 vs 25, Window Pane is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (25 vs 22) makes Underseas the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (25 vs 22) makes Underseas the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (25 vs 20) makes Underseas the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (32 vs 25) makes Jasper Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 28 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Morning at Sea reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 79 vs 25, Whimsical White is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 9-point LRV gap (25 vs 17) makes Underseas the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 64 vs 25, Wallflower is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 25 vs 12, Underseas is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Breakwater reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 25), opening up a space where Underseas encloses it.
At LRV 50 vs 25, Monorail Silver is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (32 vs 25) makes Jasper Stone the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (25 vs 15) makes Underseas the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (25 vs 20) makes Underseas the marginally brighter of the two.