Sherwin-Williams • 6214

Underseas

Name: Sherwin-Williams Underseas 6214
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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 perfect for adding character 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

Light Reflectance Value

25.38

medium

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

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.

C1Rainwashed C2Quietude C3Halcyon Green C4Jasper Stone C5Underseas

C6Rocky River C7Jasper

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.

Sw 6214 Laundry Room

@superstainrefinishing

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.

Sw 6214 Bathroom Vanity

@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.

Underseas Door

@make.it.home

Underseas Door

@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.

Underseas Living Room

@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.

Sw Underseas Bathroom Cabinets

@sheebaogirala

Underseas Kitchen Cabinets

@micaela_designs

Underseas Kitchen Cabinets

@micaela_designs

Sw Underseas Kitchen Cabinets

@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.

Review

@furndesignstudio

Sherwin Williams Underseas Review

@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.

Sherwin Williams Underseas Exterior

@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.