ColorplanOuterspace
SW 6251 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 12 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Outerspace (SW 6251) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Powell Gray (CW-665), Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26) and Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7). For trim, try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 11.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #586168 |
| RGB | 88, 97, 104 |
| HSL | 206°, 8%, 38% |
About Outerspace
Outerspace (SW 6251) is a very dark, soft blue from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 12, Outerspace absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Outerspace read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Web Gray (SW 7075), it's darker and cooler.
How Outerspace changes with the light
Outerspace is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Outerspace will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Outerspace will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Outerspace from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Outerspace looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Outerspace in real homes
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Outerspace equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Anchor Gray (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Outerspace questions
What undertone does Outerspace have?
Outerspace has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Outerspace read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Outerspace a light or dark color?
Outerspace has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Outerspace absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Outerspace in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Powell Gray CW-665 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Outerspace?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Outerspace's undertone.
Where does Outerspace work best?
Outerspace works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Outerspace absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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