At the heart of this color, Sherwin-Williams Rock Candy is an icy light gray with slight blue and purple undertones.
This cool white-grey shade is bound to enhance your home interiors, no doubt!
After all, it has the perfect elegant touch to it.
Many homeowners across the country prefer to use this color in just about any home type – especially minimalist, Scandinavian, contemporary, and modern style homes.
So, if you’re planning to paint your walls in Rock Candy, I would say it’s definitely a yes-yes if you like what you’ll learn below.
This color is absolutely beautiful, sophisticated, and will always promise to brighten the interiors of your home.
With a perfect set of contrasting hues and shades – this color will even bring out the best in your space.
Above, you can see how monochromatic shades of Rock Candy perfectly blend with earthy browns.
However, it is important to choose the perfect colors to go with it! Yes, that is where this color can get a little bit tricky.
But from my personal experience, I can assure you that you will never regret using this color – if used appropriately and correctly.
I understand if you have questions like, what will best complement Rock Candy? Which rooms will work best? Or if it is an ideal solution for smaller spaces?
Well, I have answers to all these questions.
And I can promise, in a couple of minutes – you too will be an expert (‘Rock Candy’ expert)!
Sherwin-Williams Rock Candy SW 6231 Color Details and Specifications
Every color has an associated mysterious hidden theory!
Don’t believe it?
Yes, factors such as reflectivity and RGB values are worth consideration.
So, if you are wondering how to determine how light the color is – here is an answer!
Light Reflectance Value – the LRV!
The LRV of color determines how light or dark the color is, and here, the LRV of Rock Candy is 75.
Which means the color is light (remember, the more the value – the lighter the color)!
So, with this information, you know you can definitely use the color to make your space look bigger.
Now, if you want to try out Rock Candy on your walls ahead of time, you can easily with a peel-and-stick square from Samplize. Order some samples now!
Moving ahead, other associations are the RGB and HEX Values!
Red = 222, Green = 225, Blue = 223
HEX Value = #dee1df
You see – there are tons and tons of theories linked with colors. Similar are the tones, tints, and shades.
Depending on how much white and black are added to the color – a perfect color family is formed.
Ok so, if you decided to use this color – let’s discuss what the color feels like – in a space!
How Does Rock Candy Feel in a Space?
Rock Candy exhibits subtlety in a space yet promises a bright, light, and airy look!
So, all the city apartment dwellers – your ultimate solution is right here!
Crammed up in a small space? Have a small bedroom and kitchen?
Rock Candy will enhance the look and make your space feel lighter and apparently bigger.
Rather than using it as an accent – I highly recommend painting this color on all the walls!
Since this is not a bold, accent-type shade! Rather is a subtle and sober one.
This is a soft color that tends to have a restful, tranquilizing, calming, and refreshing look.
So you can use it in your bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens or I should say – ANYWHERE!
Even the home exteriors.
You will see the results – I promise.
How Does Light Affect the Color?
Rock Candy feels even lighter in Natural Light…
I must say – a lot!
Light has a major effect on this color – interiors as well as exteriors!
Due to the high reflectivity of the color, it is bound to look even lighter (just like pure whites).
Also, I must say, this color has a timeless touch to it. It is highly flexible – so, if you plan on using colored lighting or warm-yellows and warm-whites – go ahead with it!
This color won’t disappoint you.
You see the mood created by melting ice and glaciers – that is what the color looks like!
Highly recommended for rooms that don’t receive natural lighting or those apartments with dull and dingy appearances – Rock Candy will transform your space into a cool and nice moody vibe.
Want to see what RC looks like in your own living space? Pick up a wall sample now from Samplize!
What are the Coordinating Colors for Sherwin-Williams Rock Candy?
Sherwin-Williams Rock Candy is a cool-toned gray with soft blue undertones.
With an icy feel to it, this color definitely does magic in smaller rooms with little incoming natural light.
So, now that we know the ultimate cool tone of the gray paint color, it can be easier to complement the coordinating colors, materials, and fabrics.
Generally, SW Rock Candy can best complement shades of dark gray, black, crisp and clean whites, rust, midnight blue, sage green, and mauves.
In terms of metallic accents, you must choose matte black for a clean and sleek look or satin brass for a luxe and elegant look.
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 6232 Misty
- SW 6233 Samovar Silver
- SW 6234 Uncertain Gray
This monochromatic palette is ideal for interior design styles such as modern, contemporary, Scandinavian, and Minimalist.
You must add tinges of matte black in the form of lighting fixtures and artwork frames to further complete the look.
Furthermore, don’t forget to add a few wooden textures to break the monotony of monochrome.
Contrasting Cool Color Palette
The complementary colors for the contrasting palette are as follows (cool) –
- SW 7006 Extra White
- SW 2739 Charcoal Blue
- SW 6242 Bracing Blue
This cool, calm, and composed palette is all set to bring a serene and chilly vibe indoors.
With the deep and bold blues, the sense of contrast is embraced to make the space feel further eye-catching and cohesive.
I highly recommend that you pair the chilly gray paint with matte black or satin brass lighting fixtures and artwork frames.
Contrasting Warm Color Palette
The complementary colors for the contrasting palette are as follows (warm) –
- SW 7005 Pure White
- SW 7690 Townhall Tan
- SW 7621 Silvermist
Not so warm and yet comforting, this SW palette will eventually create a cozy appeal.
With the help of textures such as shag and fur, you can make this palette look further serene and inviting.
In terms of metallic accents, you must choose matte black or even rattan and wicker.
So, if you prefer, select the following colors to pair up Rock Candy with-
- Uncertain Gray SW 6234
- Grays Harbor SW 6236 – Find out more here!
- Still Water SW 6223
- Dark Night SW 6237 – Find out more here!
Or if you want a contrasting theme, with fun-loving interiors or pops of hues highlighting, select from any of these-
- Dustblu SW 9161
- In the Navy SW 9178
- Pure White SW 7005 – see my full rundown on this color here
Other than these blues, you could choose from subtle sage greens, charcoals, black, greiges and whites.
Using a subtle shade like terracotta too is great! Use that as an accent, maybe?
More SW Rock Candy Color Palettes
Sherwin-Williams SW 6231 Rock Candy Vs. Similar Colors
Don’t worry if you are confused about the color. In this present era, we are surrounded by plenty of options – everywhere.
So, there are ample other cool-grey options to choose from. Some of them are SW Rhinestone and SW Clean Slate.
Rock Candy Vs. Rhinestone
Sherwin-Williams is a light grey with a white and pastel-like soft touch to it.
Sharing similar LRV’s, this color absolutely has a cool charm to it. More of a neutral than Rock Candy, this color is absolutely timeless, and you can use it anywhere.
However, in both cases, remember to pair them against pure white for trims and moldings.
You should definitely order a stick-on sample of Rhinestone and RC to see what works best in your home.
Rock Candy Vs. Clean Slate
