Color inspiration
Popular Paint Colors
Explore the most trusted Sherwin-Williams colors for Lake Norman homes — from timeless neutrals to bold accents. Each color includes a description, example spaces, and ideas for where it works best.
Top 50
Sherwin-Williams' 50 most popular colors
Swipe through the shades homeowners request most.
Color guide
How to pick a paint color
A few simple rules make choosing paint far less overwhelming. Here's the same advice we give homeowners during a free color consultation.
Warm tones
Warm colors carry yellow, red, or brown undertones — creams, beiges, greige, terracotta and warm whites. They make a space feel cozy and welcoming, and they help balance north-facing rooms that only get cool, indirect light. Warm neutrals also sit naturally next to wood floors, brick and stone.
Try: Alabaster SW 7008, Accessible Beige SW 7036, Creamy SW 7012
Cool tones
Cool colors lean blue, green or violet — crisp whites, true grays, sage and navy. They read calm, clean and modern, and they make a room feel larger and airier. Cool shades shine in south- and west-facing rooms with plenty of warm sunlight, which keeps them from feeling cold or sterile.
Try: Repose Gray SW 7015, Sea Salt SW 6204, Naval SW 6244
Always test on your own walls
Paint sample squares on your walls at home and look at them in the morning, afternoon, and lamp light. A color can shift dramatically between lighting and rooms in the same house.
Start with what stays
Flooring, countertops, cabinets, brick and roofing all have undertones you can't change. Pick a paint color that agrees with those fixed finishes instead of fighting them.
Follow the 60-30-10 rule
Use one main color on about 60% of the space, a secondary tone on 30%, and a bold accent on the last 10% — a door, island or feature wall. It keeps a palette balanced.
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Popular Sherwin-Williams colors
Click a tab to see interior or exterior color examples. Every swatch uses the official Sherwin-Williams hex value so you can compare colors accurately.
Agreeable Gray
SW 7029
A warm greige that adapts beautifully to any light. One of Sherwin-Williams' best-selling colors because it feels inviting without being too beige or too gray.
Best for: Living rooms, open floor plans, bedrooms
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Alabaster
SW 7008
A soft, warm white with just enough cream to keep it from feeling sterile. Perfect for trim, walls, and whole-home color flows.
Best for: Trim, walls, ceilings, farmhouse and traditional homes
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Pure White
SW 7005
A clean, crisp white with barely-there warmth. Works as a fresh backdrop for bold furnishings or as a modern trim pairing.
Best for: Kitchens, trim, cabinets, contemporary interiors
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Repose Gray
SW 7015
A cooler gray with subtle green undertones. It reads calm and sophisticated in spaces with plenty of natural light.
Best for: Bedrooms, offices, bathrooms, north-facing rooms
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Sea Salt
SW 6204
A muted blue-green that brings a quiet, coastal feeling indoors. It shifts between soft green and pale blue depending on the light.
Best for: Bathrooms, bedrooms, laundry rooms, beach-inspired spaces
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Accessible Beige
SW 7036
A warm, welcoming beige with a hint of gray. It adds cozy glow without feeling dated, making it a go-to for whole-home color schemes.
Best for: Open concept homes, hallways, family rooms
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Tricorn Black
SW 6258
A deep, true black that adds drama and contrast. Best used on accent walls, doors, shutters, or cabinetry for a bold, modern statement.
Best for: Accent walls, interior doors, cabinets, trim accents
See it in your home →Shoji White
SW 7042
An off-white with warm, earthy undertones. It feels lived-in and layered, ideal for creating a soft, cohesive backdrop.
Best for: Walls, trim, ceilings, transitional and rustic interiors
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Recent projects & color palettes
See the Sherwin-Williams colors we've used on local homes.
Mooresville, NC
Modern farmhouse exterior repaint
White Duck
SW 7010
Tricorn Black
SW 6258
Cornelius, NC
Navy lakeside exterior
Naval
SW 6244
Extra White
SW 7006
Mooresville, NC
Warm neutral cottage refresh
Natural Choice
SW 7011
Greek Villa
SW 7551
Urbane Bronze
SW 7048
Free color help
Not sure which color is right for your home?
Every Trailblaze Paints project includes a complimentary color consultation. We'll bring samples, look at your light, and help you choose a Sherwin-Williams color you'll love for years.