Otter
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Otter (6041) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. A muted saturation softens the hue, giving it a quieter quality that can sit comfortably among layered neutrals. Explore its color relationships and measurements, then bring the shortlist into your own light with a physical sample.
Hex
#56433BLRV
6.31
Otter's Color Strip
Otter is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 232 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 6, Cultured Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Natural Linen reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 6), opening up a space where Otter encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 6, Cultured Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 6), opening up a space where Otter encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 6, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 6, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 6), opening up a space where Otter encloses it.
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
Dutch Cocoa reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 19 vs 6, Tree Branch is decisively the brighter choice.
Cobble Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 6 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Slip into the shadowed depths of twilight with this muted, velvety dark purple that glows with warm mauve undertones. This sophisticated sanctuary color brings intimacy and introspection to bedrooms and studies, pairing beautifully with warm metallics and creamy ivory accents.