Many homeowners in the industry are constantly looking for bold and daring colors that aren’t black!
Yes, trust me – I practice Color Consultation and I see that coming every now and then.
Blues, in general, have an immense stark and daring character to be almost loved by any admirer.
And especially when it’s this dark blue color with cool undertones and a grayish appearance – you exactly know what you need!
So, Sherwin Williams Wall Street is a beautiful dark blue paint color that has a touch of navy and steel to it.
It would definitely remind you of the tall skyscrapers and mega glass buildings that reflect a specific tone of blue when hit with natural light.
And an interesting thing you must know – the name of this paint color is no coincidence.
Well, Wall Street is a locality in New York where the panorama of glass buildings make the landscape of the city.
Reminding you of the rich brokers and elegant professionals – this blue paint color is equally splendor, luxe, and magnificent.
So, are you excited to have a touch of SW Wall Street in your home?
Well, let’s get started!
Sherwin Williams Wall Street SW 7665 Details and Specifications
Do you know how to differentiate the characteristics of SW Wall Street with regard to SW Salty Dog, SW Storm Cloud, SW Naval, and SW Upward?
Well, it’s the details and specifications.
Yes, you might have to go through various decisions, comparisons, and discussions to make informed decisions.
After all, not every blue is alike. And there are considerable differences in each color that you observe on a swatch.
If you are new here, let me tell you – there are quite some facts and scientific terms that you would want to acquaint yourself with. (Before choosing a paint color for your home)
It’s important to analyze these values and then determine where, when, and how to use these paints!
So, first and foremost, one of the most important terms that I usually observe getting ignored is Light Reflectance Values (LRV)!
Every color has an associated Light Reflectance Value!
For Sherwin Williams Wall Street, the LRV is 15!
Which falls on the darker end of the scale – but not too dark like SW Charcoal Blue!
Remember, the lesser the value, the darker the paint color is!
And vice versa!
Another tip: If you want to easily try out Wall Street to see how it will show, you can with a peel-and-stick sample from Samplize. Pick up your samples here!
Moving ahead, let’s discuss the RGB and HEX Values of the color.
Red = 101
Green = 109
Blue = 115
HEX Value = #656d73
Now that I am concluding, I promise not to bore you with these scientific details anymore.
Let’s talk about the practical aspects of this gray-blue neutral paint color.
How Does This Color Feel in a Space?
Sherwin Williams Wall Street is all set to bring a sense of elegance, sophistication, crispness, and formal vibes to your space.
And that’s why this color is largely associated with modern, contemporary, transitional, and modern farmhouse interior design styles.
Just a touch of this color will magically transform the vibe of your space and give it an authentic character that your space craves.
And since it’s dark and daring – you must limit the use of it considering the size of your room and the incoming natural light.
However, there are trickier ways to still make use of it – well, use it as an accent wall and your room will still feel fresh, bright, and airy.
Moreover, if you reside in a warmer region where the temperatures are too high – this color on the walls will help you relax and stay cool and calm.
How Does Light Affect the Color?
Light will always have a major role to play here.
Believe it or not – natural light and a paint color go hand-in-hand. So, the more light you give to it – the better it is.
In such a case, you want to ensure that your room receives ample natural light so this color doesn’t look dull and dingy on the walls.
Moreover, you must know that colors tend to alter their appearances as per the compass directions.
In the north-facing rooms, it feels cooler and crisper and in the south and west-facing rooms, it feels slightly warmer and cozier.
Furthermore, you can always play with artificial lighting in the form of chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, and recessed or cove lights.
About saturation, prefer choosing warm whites!
I’ll have to say again, the absolutely coolest way to check a color like this out in your home is with a wall sample from Samplize. Buy yours here.
What are the Best Coordinating Colors?
Charming, cohesive, and well-balanced color palettes will magically make your room look more refined.
And this is something I absolutely love to do.
So, it’s crucial for you to choose the best complementary colors in order to define a palette that looks appealing and in place.
SW Wall Street can be best paired with true whites, gray-whites, burnt umber, mustard, and ample taupes or browns.
Regarding metallic accents, I like the feel of brushed brass, chrome, or golden!
However, you have to be careful as to what vibe you need in your space for a perfect color combination.
So, I am going to enlist the two most popular color schemes here – monochromatic and contrasting.
So, here are a few of the colors I would recommend for a monochromatic palette!
- SW 7662 Evening Shadow
- SW 7663 Monorail Silver
- SW 7664 Steely Gray
On the other hand, here are a few of the colors I would recommend for a contrasting color palette!
- SW 7666 Fleur de Sel
- SW 7536 Bittersweet Stem
- SW 7757 High Reflective White
For your ceilings, trims, and moldings – I recommend sticking to SW High Reflective White for a clean and crisp appearance.
SW Wall Street Vs Similar Colors
Although you must know that even though these following colors look similar, they might still differ in the undertones or reflectivity!
So, one of the closely related colors is SW 6257 Gibraltar and BM 1623 Britannia Blue!
Let’s see how all of them differ.
Wall Street Vs Gibraltar
SW Gibraltar is another blue-gray neutral that shares immense similarities with the former paint color.
However, the latter feels slightly more inclined to navy blue and less gray.
With an LRV of 14 – this paint color is comparatively darker and deeper.
Try out the looks of these colors in your own home with a some temporary wall samples. You can find them here!
Wall Street Vs Britannia Blue
Another mesmerizing blue, BM Britannia Blue is a solid blue color with a lesser navy touch in it.
At the same time, it absolutely feels crisp, refined, and quite modern.
With an LRV of 16.61 – this color also slightly feels lighter (however, the difference isn’t too much).
Order a wall-stick sample of Wall Street here to try this color on for size.
Where to Use Wall Street?
SW Wall Street blue paint color can be used in most of the spaces of your home.
Whether it’s the kitchen cabinets, bedroom or living room walls, exterior walls, furniture frame, or the vanity in the bathroom – this color will always play flawless.
So, let’s have a look at how creatively you can use this color in your home!
Wall Street in Living and Dining Rooms
In the common spaces such as the living and dining rooms, this color can either be used on the accent wall or the built-in cabinetry if you have one.
It looks amazingly well in the modern and contemporary homes where a formal vibe is craved.
You can best pair it with crisp whites on the adjacent wall and lighter grays as a base on the other accessories.
Furthermore, add shades of burnt umber and mustard on the throw pillows and centerpieces.
Lastly, if you have a fireplace, you can either use white stone or natural stone cladding.
Using in Bedrooms and Bathrooms
SW Wall Street can be used on the accent wall of your bedroom.
You can further pair it with whites on the adjacent wall, ceiling, trims, and moldings.
Furthermore, add golden accents with the help of chandelier, pendant light, wall sconces, and furniture frames.
You can also make your room feel cozier with cozy shag rugs and macrame as the wall hangings.
In the bathrooms, you can infuse this color on the bathroom vanity.
Wall Street in Kitchens
In the kitchens, SW Wall Street can be used on the cabinets (upper as well as lower) to achieve a crisp, modern look.
Especially in the transitional kitchens, this color can also be used on the lower cabinets with an amalgamation of white paint on the upper cabinets.
Furthermore, add brushed brass on the knobs and pull handles for a luxe and rich look.
For the backsplash, you can either use white marble or hexagonal tiles to add a dynamic effect and texture.
Using on Exteriors
Whether you have a Craftsman, Ranch, or transitional style – Sherwin Williams Wall Street makes a wonderful and bold statement.
You can paint the shiplap walls in this color and choose to paint the trims and moldings in pure white.
Furthermore, you can choose gray for the shutters, door and window frames.
If you have a deck – you can use brown stain to complement the exteriors.
Do you want to make your home look even more interesting? Well, add cherry reds or burnt umber on the front door to make it stand out.
What’s the Best Way to Sample This Color?
So now my favorite tip when it comes to testing out a versatile color like Wall Street – go and order a peel-and-stick sample from Samplize.
They’ve created an awesome way to sample colors with real paint, but no mess. Simply stick on your paint sample instead of having to get a test can of actual wet paint.
For only a few dollars you get a good sized square to throw up temporarily anywhere you want to “”try”” on your color, other similar colors, and any possible coordinating hues you like. It’s great!
So, how do you want to use this color in your homes? Interiors or Exteriors?
Now you see, SW Wall Street has much more to offer! And you will never even regret it.
Should there be any questions or thoughts, let us know in the comments below!