Are you considering Sherwin-Williams’ Skyline Steel for your next project? If so, this guide is for you. We will look at this paint color in detail, its undertones, and complimenting colors. Read on for more information and real-life examples.
Is Sherwin-Williams Skyline Steel warm or cool color?
Sherwin-Williams Skyline Steel is a cool color, but it has some warmth in it.
What undertones does Skyline Steel have?
Skyline Steel has purple and gray undertones.
FAQ:
LRV (Light Reflectance Value) is 52, with black being 1 and pure white being 100. 52 is right in the middle there making Skyline Steel a great choice for a darker neutral color without being too dark.
Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632) would be a lighter alternative to Skyline Steel with very similar undertones.
What is a warmer alternative to Skyline Steel?
Check out my review of Accessible Beige, it is a beautiful, warmer option.
Is Skyline Steel right for my space?
Skyline Steel is a great color to create a Restoration Hardware Effect with lighter warmer furniture like I did in this project: Girl bedroom design (Restoration Hardware Inspired)
It is a cooler gray, but you can offset its’ coolness by bringing warm-toned decor and furniture, or you can use cold tones decor pieces to create that crisp modern feel in the space.
Is Skyline Steel better for dark or light rooms?
Depending on the effect you want, if you want your room to feel lighter, you might be better off going with Modern Gray.
If you want your room to feel moody you can use it in a room with little natural sunlight.
Complimentary colors for Skyline Steel
These colors will coordinate beautifully with Skyline Steel (SW 1015)
Skyline Steel Sherwin-Williams vs Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
Skyline Steel and Revere Pewter are similar colors. Skyline Steel is a little darker (with 52 LRV vs Revere Pewter LRV 55) had has more purple undertones, as compared to Revere Pewter with green undertones.
Skyline Steel Cabinets
Skyline Steel can be used on Cabinets. When you buy paint, make sure you specify that it is for cabinets and ask for recommendations on the most durable one.
Skyline Steel for the exterior
Skyline Steel can be used for exterior paint.
Coordination color ides for Skyline Steel exterior
Conclusion:
Skyline Steel is a Sherwin-Williams paint color that is dark with purple undertones. It can be used on interior and exterior surfaces, but it does not have green undertones like most of Sherwin-Williams’ other colors.
