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Sherwin Williams Raging Sea SW6474

Raging Sea

Sherwin Williams

SW6474

About Raging Sea by Sherwin Williams

Raging Sea SW6474 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 14% and hue near 165° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 13.6%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #476f65

RGB: 71, 111, 101

Hue165°

Saturation22%

Lightness36%

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

Is Raging Sea SW6474 a warm or cool color?
Raging Sea 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 Raging Sea?
Raging Sea sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 165°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Raging Sea?
Brightness is about 14%. Saturation is around 22%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 36%. Hue is close to 165°. The hex value is #476f65. The RGB value is 71, 111, 101.
Is Raging Sea better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Raging Sea has brightness around 14%. 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 Raging Sea?
You can match Raging Sea 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 Raging Sea work best in a home?
Raging Sea 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 Raging Sea compare to a pure white paint?
Raging Sea 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 Raging Sea 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 Raging Sea 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 Raging Sea. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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