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Sherwin Williams Great Falls SW6495

Great Falls

Sherwin Williams

SW6495

About Great Falls by Sherwin Williams

Great Falls SW6495 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 15% and hue near 189° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 15.2%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #217786

RGB: 33, 119, 134

Hue189°

Saturation61%

Lightness33%

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These are close matches to Great Falls from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Great Falls looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Great Falls SW6495 a warm or cool color?
Great Falls by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Great Falls?
Great Falls sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 189°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Great Falls?
Brightness is about 15%. Saturation is around 61%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 33%. Hue is close to 189°. The hex value is #217786. The RGB value is 33, 119, 134.
Is Great Falls better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Great Falls has brightness around 15%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Great Falls?
You can match Great Falls with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Great Falls work best in a home?
Great Falls works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Great Falls compare to a pure white paint?
Great Falls is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Great Falls in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Great Falls in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Great Falls. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Great Falls. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.