Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223: Paint Color Review

Sometimes we don’t want to choose a light and airy color and we want to bask in a moody, dark shade instead. Thankfully Sherwin Williams has the perfect remedy for this in their paint color Still Water SW 6223.

This deep and dark blue has hints of green running through it that make you feel as if you are sinking into a deep pool of water.

I also love the way that the gray notes give this paint color a sense of mystery and intrigue, a perfect way to add a statement without using louder, brighter colors.

Without further ado, let’s have a deep dive into Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223.

When to Choose Sherwin Williams Still Water?

I’ve dived deep into Still Water to find out everything there is to know about this paint color for you. I’ve looked far and wide on the internet for the best information and inspiration, as well as picking up the paintbrush myself! Without further ado, here are my top ways to use Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223.

Vintage Vibes

The deep green undertone within Sherwin Williams Still Water can give it an emerald green tint reminiscent of 1930s and 40s style interiors. If you want to step back in time, especially if you have an older or period property then this paint is one way to go!

Calming Kids’ Room

Anywhere from nurseries to teen bedrooms will love a lick of Sherwin Williams Still Water on the furniture or walls. The great thing about this paint is that it will grow with your little ones, meaning that you only really need to change the room’s accessories and furniture to change up the space.

Sleek Monochromatic Appeal

Sherwin Williams Still Water is one of those paint colors that works really well in a monochromatic color scheme. Consider painting this color across walls, embedded furniture, trims and doors for a seamless and elegant look that will leave others with real home envy!

Studious Still Water

Thanks to its calming qualities and blue and green notes, Sherwin Williams Still Water is a perfect color choice for a home office and study, helping to create a focused and relaxed atmosphere that screams professionalism to help you boss your tasks.

Exterior Charm

Whether it’s your front door, or on paneling or siding on the exterior of your property, Sherwin Williams Still Water makes for an unusual but really fitting choice to add intrigue and curb appeal. Pair with a crisp white or some muted grays for maximum impact.

I am just scratching the surface when it comes to all of the amazing ways that you can use Sherwin Williams Still Water in your home, and there are still plenty more things that I want to share with you about this color! Carry on reading to learn more about this gorgeous paint color and what it can do.

What Color is Sherwin Williams Still Water?

Sherwin Williams Still Water is a deep blue with green and gray aspects to it, but you might be wondering where Sherwin Williams got the inspiration for this paint color from. I believe the answer lies in its name of “still water”. This color definitely reminds me of a pool of deep water and the way that it darkens as it goes down. Here’s a picture to show you what I mean.

If you look at the still water in this cave pool, especially the deeper, shadowy sections, you should see a deep blue with hints of green in it. Does it remind you of a particular paint color we are talking about perhaps?

Snapshot of Sherwin Williams Still Water Specifications

Of course, a picture of a cave pool isn’t going to convince you to put Sherwin Williams Still Water on your walls, no matter how gorgeous it looks. I know some of you will need a bit more information about the actual paint color itself! So, check out this table I have made below about the essential information on Sherwin Williams Still Water.

Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223
RGB	R: 74 G: 93 B: 95
Hex Value	#4A5D5F
LRV	10
Undertones	Green, Gray

 

The LRV of Sherwin Williams Still Water

For those unfamiliar with the term, LRV simply means Light Reflective Value. It’s used to measure how much light a color reflects. The scale goes from 0 to 100, with a true black being 0, meaning it reflects no light, and a pure white being 100 with the maximum reflectiveness.

When it comes down to it, no color is truly black, or white. There is always some sort of pigmentation due to the manufacturing process and just general everyday life! As a result of this, paint is measured using LRV values between 2.5 and 94.

The LRV of Sherwin Williams Still Water is 10. This means that it is definitely a dark color, but it doesn’t lose its color saturation and look black at all.

Undertones of Sherwin Williams Still Water

One thing to think about when choosing paint is not just the color that manifests on the surface, but what undertones are underneath that give it an edge or completely change the feel of the paint color in certain conditions.

Sherwin Williams Still Water has two undertone colors, green, and gray. Honestly, these are some of the most perfect undertones for a paint color like this to have, as they help it to have some really calming vibes and make the dark blue not feel as stark. I’ll show you what I mean with this image below.

Here you can really see that gray and green coming through, especially if you use the vase and plant in the back of the photo near the picture frame to help guide your eyes towards these shades.

Is Sherwin Williams Still Water Too Dark?

You may be wondering whether Sherwin Williams Still Water might be too dark and make a room feel gloomy. For some people, this might actually be the vibe that they are going for, and Sherwin Williams Still Water is perfect for creating that moody feel when used in a certain way.

However, it can also be used in a room and that room still feels really light and airy, too. Sounds crazy, right? Bear with me, I have the perfect image to show you what I mean.

In this example, thanks to the natural light, linen curtains, and crisp white trim and ceiling, Sherwin Williams Still Water doesn’t feel all that dark at all! If anything, it actually helps the lighter aspects of the room to pop more.

Sherwin Williams Still Water is Warm or Cool Color?

With it being a blue paint color, and having green undertones, it should come as no surprise that Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223 is a pretty cool-toned color. 

Cool-toned colors are great at creating a sense of calm and contemplation in a space, and it’s super easy to get lost in the deep hues of Sherwin Williams Still Water! Consider this paint color for rooms where you want that chilled-out vibe.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Color Strip: Lighter or Darker Exploration

It might be that you love the denim blue-green vibes of Sherwin Williams Still Water but it’s just not quite right for what you are going for, you might want to try a lighter or darker version of it instead! I have had a look through the Sherwin Williams paint catalog for you and found similar paints that are a touch lighter or darker than Sherwin Williams Still Water.

I have put them in order from light to dark below, with Still Water in the middle as a reference point.

• Sherwin Williams Moody Blue SW 6221
• Sherwin Williams Riverway SW 6222
• Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223
• Sherwin Williams Rainstorm SW 6230
• Sherwin Williams Moscow Midnight SW 9142

Sherwin Williams Still Water Complementary Colors

Putting together a look in a space often requires more than just one color, so you might be wondering about some different paint colors to pair with Sherwin Williams Still Water.

One way to start is to look for the complementary color. This is the color that sits opposite the original color at an equal distance across the middle of the color wheel. This color is usually one that provides a contrast to the original paint color, but usually, one that is flattering rather than a clash.

The complementary color for Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223 is a deep purple-red, and the best color to match that from Sherwin Williams is Deepest Mauve SW 0005 from their Historic Collection. This paint color adds a touch of warmth and elegance to a space while Still Water soothes.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Coordinating Colors

If you don’t want to go all out with a contrasting complementary color, then coordinating colors might be more up your street. These are often colors that provide a harmonious balance either through subtle contrast or through similarity to the original color. I’ve put together my top 3 coordinating colors for Sherwin Williams Still Water for you below.

1. Sherwin Williams Topsail SW 6217: This calming light blue has minty green notes that complement Sherwin Williams Still Water beautifully. Try using it on cabinets for a subtle and relaxing feel.
2. Sherwin Williams Oyster White SW 7637: While at first this warmer toned white might seem like a strange pairing with Sherwin Williams Still Water, once you see the green and gray undertones within it it is easy to see why they are a match made in heaven.
3. Sherwin Williams Taupe Tone SW 7633:This warm taupe has a cool stony gray undertone which makes the natural colors within Still Water really shine for a real earthy feel.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Color Palettes

For some further color exploration, check out these 3 color palettes I have put together for Sherwin Williams Still Water. Each of them has something different to give, so I wonder which one will be your favorite?

Contrasting Color Palette

• Sherwin Williams Decorous Amber SW 0007: This gorgeous deep brown with amber notes is the perfect contrast to Sherwin Williams Still Water.
• Sherwin Williams Deer Valley SW 7720: This orange-tinted tan color blends seamlessly with Decorous Amber, and provides a light touch perfect for accents.
• Sherwin Williams Nonchalant White SW 6161: For a light trim that works well with all the colors above including Sherwin Williams Still Water, Nonchalant White with its green and gray undertone is a great choice.

Coordinating Color Palette

• Sherwin Williams Oyster White SW 7637:This paint color was one of my top coordinating colors for Sherwin Williams Still Water, so it stands to reason that I have put it here, too. Use as a trim or secondary wall color to help Still Water pop.
• Sherwin Williams Teal Stencil SW 0018:This color from the Historic Collection is a lighter, more saturated friend to Still Water that leans a little more on the green side.
• Sherwin Williams Software SW 7074:This deep gray has a cool tone to it that meshes perfectly with Sherwin Williams Still Water.

Monochromatic Color Palette

• Sherwin Williams Topsail SW 6217: This light blue was also one of my top coordinating color picks, but it works amazingly well here in a monochromatic color scheme as the light and bright aspect.
• Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua SW 6220: This mid tone blue with its green notes is bright and cheerful, helping to contrast the mellow nature of Sherwin Williams Still Water while still remaining on theme.
• Sherwin Williams Blustery Sky SW 9140: This paint color uplifts the gray undertones in the other paint colors in this scheme. Although it is dark with an LRV of 22, it still lets the richness of Still Water come through.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Benjamin Moore Equivalent

If you love what Sherwin Williams Still Water is all about but you are still a massive fan of everything Benjamin Moore, I’ve managed to find an alternative for you in the Benjamin Moore catalog.

Now, there is a paint color of the same name from Benjamin Moore called Stillwater 1650, which is a deep blue with gray undertones. However, if it’s a color match you are looking for, then we need to consider a different paint entirely.

Well, I lie, because there are actually 2 paints from Benjamin Moore that can be a good alternative to Sherwin Williams Still Water. The first is Vanderberg Blue 721, which is a teal color with blue and green undertones, and the second is Yorktowne Green HC-133.

Where Can You Use Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223?

Sherwin Williams Still Water on Doors

For a striking way to greet visitors to your home, consider using Sherwin Williams Still Water on your front door to start things off on the right foot with some calming vibes. This paint color also looks amazing if you use it on interior doors as well, especially on walls that are also painted in Sherwin Williams Still Water for a seamless effect.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Hallway

Hallways can often be really narrow and tight spaces, so oftentimes they might be a place where you wouldn’t consider a darker shade like Sherwin Williams Still Water. As you can see from the example below, you don’t need to be scared about using this paint color in a hallway. It’s even feline friend approved!

Sherwin Williams Still Water Living Room

If you want a really calming color for your living room then look no further than Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223. When paired with lighter accents the teal nature of this paint color comes through, giving it a much brighter and more saturated vibe.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Vintage Vibes

Sherwin Williams Still Water is one of those timeless paint colors that can really help a room step back in time. The emerald richness of the green undertone has a real 1930s/40s feel about it that is perfect for a vintage-inspired room.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Home Office

The tranquil blue and green of Sherwin Williams Still Water make it a perfect choice in a home office for creating a focused yet relaxed atmosphere to get stuff done. I love the way that this office furniture uses gold accents to complement Still Water, while also adding a layer of interest with a wallpapered ceiling.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Kids’ Room

The Deep denim blue notes of Sherwin Williams Still Water work great in a kids’ bedroom. Here it’s been used on the bunk beds, but also on the wall at the side to create a starry night effect, too. The great thing about this paint color too is that it can age with your child, meaning less need to repaint when they get too old for the color.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Kitchen Cabinets

For a pop of rich color in your kitchen, painting your cabinets or backsplash in Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223 can instantly elevate your kitchen’s appeal.

In the example below it makes the kitchen cabinets look expensive and luxurious, especially with the bronze fittings.

Another way to use Sherwin Williams Still Water is to paint your kitchen island in this shade to draw the eye into the room without needing to use a loud paint color. Instead, people will be drawn into the gentle yet mysterious nature of Sherwin Williams Still Water.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Exterior

As well as your front door, consider using Sherwin Williams Still Water on the exterior of your home too. In the example below it has been used on the wooden siding as a complement to the gray shingles and crisp white trim.

Sherwin Williams Still Water on Furniture

Sherwin Williams Still Water also has an appeal when used on furniture. Whether you go big on a large unit like the one in the photo below, or small with side tables or shelving, furniture painted in Sherwin Williams Still Water works amazingly in spaces painted in neutral paint colors.

Sherwin Williams Still Water Monochromatic Theme

Sherwin Williams Still Water also lends itself really well to being used as part of a monochromatic setup. With a seamless blend across walls and furniture, this paint color oozes a mysterious luxury that makes it a perfect choice for a bedroom or living room where you simply want to sink back and relax. The example below keeps a white trim and warm colored ceiling, but you could always move Still Water up onto the trim as well to carry the theme going.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a deep, mysterious blue that can make an impact, look no further than Sherwin Williams Still Water.

For me, this colour despite being so dark on the LRV scale has so much going for it. It can help create a vintage vibe, spruce up and elevate furniture, and even make a room feel bright and welcoming if used in the right way!

As always, don’t just take my word for it. If Sherwin Williams Still Water SW 6223 has piqued your interest then why not pick up a sample pot and try it for yourself?