# Sherwin Williams Outerspace

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/outerspace-sw-6251](https://plan-home.com/color/outerspace-sw-6251)

Sherwin Williams Outerspace SW 6251 is a deep, muted blue-gray with a cool, slate-like cast. Its low-saturation color keeps it grounded rather than bright, reading as a softened charcoal with blue present underneath. In daylight, the blue-gray character is more noticeable, while dim rooms can make it appear darker and closer to graphite. Use it on a study wall, built-in cabinetry, or an exterior front door when a substantial dark tone is wanted without pure black. It pairs well with crisp white trim, pale gray stone, weathered wood, brushed nickel, and warm leather accents.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Outerspace
- **Color code:** SW 6251
- **HEX:** #586168
- **RGB:** 88, 97, 104
- **LRV:** 11.64%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Midnight Mystery

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Calligraphy](https://plan-home.com/color/calligraphy-n490-6)
- [Sherwin Williams Grays Harbor](https://plan-home.com/color/grays-harbor-sw-6236)
- [Benjamin Moore Powell Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-powell-gray-cw-665)
- [Benjamin Moore Anchor Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-anchor-gray-2126-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Ocean Floor](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ocean-floor-1630)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Behr City Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-city-rain)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Secret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-secretreg-csp-625)
- [Behr Pencil Point](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pencil-point)
- [Behr Blue Metal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-metal)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)
- [Sherwin Williams Web Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/web-gray-sw-7075)
- [RAL Classic Iron grey](https://plan-home.com/color/iron-grey-ral-7011)
- [Benjamin Moore Flint](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-flint-af-560)
- [Sherwin Williams Gibraltar](https://plan-home.com/color/gibraltar-sw-6257)
- [RAL Classic Blue grey](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-grey-ral-7031)
- [Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nocturnal-gray-2135-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stormy-sky-1616)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Before the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/before-the-storm-sw-9564)
- [Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers](https://plan-home.com/color/scattered-showers-sw-9559)
- [Sherwin Williams Web Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/web-gray-sw-7075)
- [Sherwin Williams Night Out](https://plan-home.com/color/night-out-sw-9560)
- [Sherwin Williams Steely Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/steely-gray-sw-7664)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Inkwell](https://plan-home.com/color/inkwell-sw-6992)
- [Sherwin Williams Black of Night](https://plan-home.com/color/black-of-night-sw-6993)
- [Sherwin Williams Cyberspace](https://plan-home.com/color/cyberspace-sw-7076)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Mercurial](https://plan-home.com/color/mercurial-sw-9550)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/sw6251

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.