Night Owl
Sherwin-Williams Night Owl (7061) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#63655FLRV
12.82
Night Owl's Color Strip
Night Owl is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Attitude Gray and Laurel Woods. The strip spans from Silver Strand at the lightest end to Laurel Woods at the deepest. Strip 237 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Night Owl in Rooms
Follow Night Owl from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 29 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
2 Bathroom Photos
Viewed across 2 bathroom images in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Night Owl (7061) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 12.8, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Bathroom walls in deep Night Owl create an intimate, moody retreat.
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Bathroom vanity in Night Owl provides a dramatic frame for the mirror.
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1 Bedroom Photo
The slower pace of morning and night can draw different notes from Night Owl (7061). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bedroom painted in Night Owl offers a dramatic, sophisticated sleeping space.
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4 Front Door Photos
3 sourced photos are joined by 1 generated visualization, offering both observed and imagined settings. Together they show Night Owl (7061) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Front door stained in rich Night Owl makes a bold architectural statement.
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Front door in Night Owl makes a bold architectural statement for curb appeal.
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Front entrance door finished in Night Owl welcomes visitors with understated elegance.
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A deep blue front door in Night Owl draws visitors into the home.
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1 Home Office Photo
1 home office image trace Night Owl (7061) through the transition between focused work and the rest of the home. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Home office walls in Night Owl provide a focused, professional atmosphere.
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13 House Photos
Across 13 house images, Night Owl (7061) meets full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Exterior house painted in Night Owl creates striking contrast with landscaping.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Night Owl (7061) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 12.8, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Kitchen cabinets painted Night Owl add modern elegance to the cooking space.
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3 Living Room Photos
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Night Owl (7061) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 12.8, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Living room walls in Night Owl create an inviting, intimate gathering space.
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Fireplace accent wall in deep Night Owl draws attention to the room's centerpiece.
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Living room walls in Night Owl create an intimate, sophisticated retreat.
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4 Misc Photos
The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms and a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Storage shelving painted Night Owl keeps clutter organized in style.
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Hallway walls glow in a deep Night Owl, creating intimate passage lighting.
@bethfisherdesigns
Built-in storage cabinets painted Night Owl provide sophisticated organization with visual depth.
@browneyedfox
Accent wall in Night Owl anchors the room with moody, sophisticated contrast.
@alwayssunnyhome
7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
These 7 kitchen cabinets images show how Night Owl (7061) can sit beside countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen cabinetry painted Night Owl adds modern depth to the space.
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 13, Reserved White is decisively the brighter choice.
Drift of Mist reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 13), opening up a space where Night Owl encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 13, Reserved White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 13 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 15 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Wood Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Berry Cream reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 13), opening up a space where Night Owl encloses it.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 71 vs 13, Inspired Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (16 vs 13) makes Forget-Me-Not the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Illusive Green reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 13), opening up a space where Night Owl encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 13) makes Dried Thyme the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 30 vs 13, Jade Dragon is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Night Owl reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (13 vs 6) makes Night Owl the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This deep and delicate neutral blends green and charcoal gray with a touch of cyan. Consider it in a study where you want to impart a cool and calm gravitas.