Waterloo
Waterloo is a genuinely dark Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 52 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#536872
LRV
12.97
Waterloo's Color Strip
Waterloo is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Blustery Sky and Moscow Midnight. The strip spans from Lullaby at the lightest end to Moscow Midnight at the deepest. Browsing strip 221 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Waterloo in Real Rooms
Waterloo has a low LRV of 12.97 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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 living room, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, bathroom, house, front door, home office and misc.
11 Living Room Photos
Waterloo provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Waterloo SW 9141 living room
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5 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Waterloo with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Waterloo
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Sherwin Williams Waterloo bedroom
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Sw Waterloo Bedroom
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Sw Waterloo Bedroom
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Waterloo Bedroom
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6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Waterloo brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.
Waterloo SW 9141 kitchen cabinets
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4 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Waterloo in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Sherwin Williams Waterloo bathroom
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Sherwin Williams Waterloo bathroom wall panelling
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Sherwin Williams Waterloo bathroom
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Bathroom
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6 House Photos
On the exterior, Waterloo holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
Blue house in Waterloo by Sherwin Williams
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Waterloo 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.
SW 9141 front door inspiration
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4 Home Office Photos
Waterloo in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Waterloo home office color review
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Sherwin Williams Waterloo home office review
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Waterloo Home Office
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Sw 9141 Home Office
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15 Misc Photos
See how Waterloo is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Sherwin Williams Waterloo hallway review
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