Sherwin-Williams Olympus White is a sophisticated and timeless neutral paint color.
Just out of a fairy tale – this subtle gray is bound to take your breath away!
Its slight crispness and purity, when stained on walls, can absolutely do wonders!
Like a light, chirpy and peaceful backdrop – Olympus White could be your next partner. So, if you want to learn more about what makes this color an absolutely favorite of so many – have a look!
O.W. is a smooth neutral paint color with slightly blue undertones – so, falling on the cooler end of the scale.
I absolutely love this color and have used it for multiple projects.
The best part about the color is how it seamlessly creates a perfect backdrop to the surrounding theme without having to be in limelight!
This color is not to be used as an accent but mostly as neutrals and bases.
So, if you are planning to use Sherwin-Williams Olympus White in your home, I must say – go ahead with it – but be careful about the colors you pair it with and how it realistically feels like.
Let me tell you one thing before – unlike other colors, Olympus White is totally pure and peaceful – so there aren’t a lot of rules and restrictions associated.
Basically, you’re free to use this ANYWHERE.
Sherwin-Williams Olympus White SW 6253 Details and Specifications
If you are a newcomer, here is an important point to note –
Color specification is not as easy as it sounds like! You have to be very careful regarding understanding the back theories, analyzing it, and then using the color.
Don’t Worry!
That’s what I am here for – to make it easier for you.
Each color is unique!
They are associated with some values that uniquely describe how the color was actually formed and how it behaves in the light!
So, first and foremost, let’s discuss the Light Reflectance Values (or LRV) that determines how much light is reflected from the painted surface.
The LRV of Olympus White is 68.
That means the color is light and will reflect away most of the light falling on it.
So, considering this quality, you would be able to use this color in smaller areas.
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Most often, it’s best to sample a paint color in your home to confirm it’s going to work how you expect. You can do this easily using Samplize. Grab one now for Olympus White!
Before I spill all the secrets, let’s discuss more about the core theory linked.
RGB and HEX Values are as follows-
Red = 212
Green = 216
Blue = 215
HEX Value = #d4d8d7
It is now time to read more about the practical aspects of the color.
How Does Olympus White Feel in a Space?
Here’s the color painted on the upper walls as shared from the Design Sponge blog.
Sherwin-Williams Olympus White is going to make your room feel much spacious, airier, and brighter!
With a tinge of cool blue, the color is bound to add a feeling of satisfaction and piousness as soon as you enter your home.
So, if you live in southern states – and especially states like Arizona, Florida, and Texas – I highly recommend using this color if you always sweat on your way home and want an immediate cool environment!
Yes, Colors are that dynamic!
They can make you feel energetic, quiet, and motivated. Just have to choose the perfect one!
Also, if you have a smaller space and yet not too small – painting in Olympus White could be your solution!
For extremely small spaces, I recommend colors with LRV above 85.
How Does Light Affect the Color?
Due to the color’s high reflectivity, most of the natural or artificial lighting that falls is being reflected away. However, if you plan to use warm-yellow artificial lighting – the wall paint is magically going to turn off-white and beige!
Long story short, this color easily absorbs the temperature of surrounding light sources!
So, this can help you determine what kind of mood you want to create in your space.
What are the Coordinating Colors for Sherwin-Williams Olympus White?
Sherwin-Williams Olympus White is a clean white paint color with deep blue-gray undertones. This color is a big-time chameleon and that’s why it’s not very easy to deal with!
You must be very picky when choosing the paint color for this palette since the options are quite limited.
To name a few, SW Olympus White must be paired with clean and crisp whites, darker grays, midnight blues, soft blues, and black.
In terms of metallic accents, choose matte black, polished chrome, satin brass, oil-rubbed bronze, and copper.
Here are the following two color palette suggestions – monochromatic and coordinating (cool and warm)!
Monochromatic Color Palette
The complementary colors for the monochromatic palette are as follows –
- SW 6254 Lazy Gray
- SW 6255 Morning Fog
- SW 6256 Serious Gray
This cool-toned palette is calm, poise, and quite cool-toned! The colors can primarily play as chameleons – so, you have to be extra careful here!
You can best complement metallic accents of satin brass and matte black with this palette.
Contrasting Cool Color Palette
The complementary colors for the contrasting palette are as follows (cool) –
- SW 7006 Extra White
- SW 2739 Charcoal Blue
- SW 9162 African Gray
This cool-toned color palette is ideal for interior design styles like coastal where you intend to make the space feel calmer and cooler.
Dominating hues are the whites, grays, and blues that will readily create a sense of cohesiveness and make your space feel crisp!
Contrasting Warm Color Palette
The complementary colors for the contrasting palette are as follows (warm) –
- SW 7004 Snowbound
- SW 7641 Colonnade Gray
- SW 7081 Sensuous Gray
This warmer color palette is rather enchanting and eye-catchy! You can amalgamate the warm wooden textures in the form of ceiling beams, furniture frames, and floors.
In terms of metallic accents, you can either choose matte black or copper!
The other way round of using the color would be in the form of monochromes!
The recommended colors to blend are –
- Lazy Gray SW 6254 – see detailed review here
- Morning Fog SW 6255 – see detailed review here
- Dustblu SW 9161
This would be a classic way to use the color! Remember to paint your trims and moldings either in SW Pure White or High Reflectance White.
More SW Olympus White Color Palettes
Sherwin-Williams Olympus White Vs. Similar Colors
There are many other colors that could be used as alternatives for Olympus White. Depending on your personal choice, whether warm or cool, there is no doubt you would be able to find the one next in the line.
Two of the colors closely related to Olympus White are SW 7661 Reflection and SW 7071 Gray Screen.
Olympus White Vs. Reflection
With an LRV of 66, Reflection is a perfect neutral with slight undertones in blue and gray!
Although, in daylight – it appears to be more grayish than blue!
To truly experience and compare these colors in real-time be sure to buy some stick-on samples and test them in your home.
Olympus White Vs. Gray Screen
With an LRV of 59, Gray Screen is a more grayish version of the mentioned above two paints.
It is comparatively darker with deep blue undertones.
Although light plays a major role in this color and your space could look cool white if used on the exteriors.
If you paint all these three colors by side, you will see the exact difference. Yes, even though they are similar – they are still very different!
Find out what works best in your home’s environment and lighting by putting up some temporary samples and observe – Get some wall samples from Samplize.
Coordinating Decor
