Sherwin Williams Outerspace SW 6251
| Official page: | Outerspace SW 6251 |
| Code: | SW 6251 |
| Name: | Outerspace |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Midnight Mystery |
What color is Sherwin Williams Outerspace?
Sherwin Williams SW 6251 Outerspace is a rich and sophisticated dark blue-gray color that adds depth and elegance to any space. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like SW 7015 Repose Gray and crisp whites like SW 7006 Extra White for a modern and timeless look. For a bolder contrast, consider combining Outerspace with SW 6258 Tricorn Black or SW 6252 Ice Cube for a dramatic effect. Whether used as an accent or as a main wall color, Outerspace brings a sense of depth and sophistication to any room.
Outerspace for bedroom (4 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Outerspace for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6251 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark grey real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6251 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Outerspace for exterior (6 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Outerspace reviews (4 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Outerspace undertones?
Outerspace has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#586168
RGB code:
88, 97, 104
Is Sherwin Williams Outerspace SW 6251 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 206°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
SW 6251 Outerspace HSL code: 206, 8%, 38%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Outerspace
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Outerspace:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 6251
Outerspace
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Outerspace with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 26, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Outerspace
Outerspace has an LRV of 11.64% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 11.64%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #586168 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 88, 97, 104 | |
| RGB Percent | 34.51%, 38.04%, 40.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 206° Saturation: 15.38% Value: 40.78% | |
| HSL | hsl(206, 8, 38) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 15.38 Magenta: 6.73 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 59.22 | |
| YIQ | Y: 95.107 I: -7.613 Q: 0.275 | |
| XYZ | X: 10.797 Y: 11.623 Z: 14.768 | |
| CIE Lab | L:40.611 a:-1.859 b:-5.152 | |
| CIE Luv | L:40.611 u:-5.076 v:-6.557 | |
| Decimal | 5792104 | |
| Hunter Lab | 34.093, -3.133, -1.817 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6251 Outerspace
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