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Sherwin Williams Night Owl SW7061

Night Owl

Sherwin Williams

SW7061

About Night Owl by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 12.8%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #63655f

RGB: 99, 101, 95

Hue80°

Saturation3%

Lightness38%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Night Owl 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 Night Owl looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Night Owl SW7061 a warm or cool color?
Night Owl by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Night Owl?
Night Owl sits in the green family. Its hue is about 80°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Night Owl?
Brightness is about 13%. Saturation is around 3%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 38%. Hue is close to 80°. The hex value is #63655f. The RGB value is 99, 101, 95.
Is Night Owl better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Night Owl has brightness around 13%. 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 Night Owl?
You can match Night Owl 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 Night Owl work best in a home?
Night Owl 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 Night Owl compare to a pure white paint?
Night Owl is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral 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 Night Owl 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 Night Owl 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 Night Owl. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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