# Sherwin Williams Blue Beyond

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/blue-beyond-sw-6961](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-beyond-sw-6961)

Sherwin Williams Blue Beyond SW 6961 is a light, airy blue with a softly muted gray cast that keeps it from reading overly sweet or bright. Its cool character is clear, though the moderate softness in the color helps it feel easy on broad wall surfaces. In daylight, Blue Beyond can look clean and breezy, while lower or warmer interior lighting may bring out its grayer side. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and sunlit living areas, especially alongside crisp white trim, pale oak, weathered wood, or brushed nickel. For contrast, pair this shade with deeper navy accents, charcoal textiles, or warm tan leather.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Blue Beyond
- **Color code:** SW 6961
- **HEX:** #91b8d9
- **RGB:** 145, 184, 217
- **LRV:** 45.12%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 207° Saturation: 33.18% Value: 85.1%
- **HSL:** hsl(207, 49, 71)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 33.18 Magenta: 15.21 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 14.9
- **YIQ:** Y: 176.101 I: -33.844 Q: 2.02
- **XYZ:** X: 41.337 Y: 45.308 Z: 72.194
- **CIE Lab:** L:73.095 a:-5.204 b:-20.788
- **CIE Luv:** L:73.095 u:-20.408 v:-31.735
- **Decimal:** 9550041
- **Hunter Lab:** 67.312, -8.175, -16.473

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Toile Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-toile-blue)
- [Behr Bluebird](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bluebird)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Bayou](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-bayou-801)
- [Behr Sailor'S Knot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sailors-knot)
- [Sherwin Williams Celestial](https://plan-home.com/color/celestial-sw-6808)
- [Behr Charismatic Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-charismatic-sky)
- [Behr Simply Posh](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-simply-posh)
- [Behr C'Est La Vie](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cest-la-vie)
- [Behr Blue Suede](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-suede)
- [Behr Rhodes](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rhodes)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Marguerite](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-marguerite-2063-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Faded Denim](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-faded-denim-795)
- [Benjamin Moore Swiss Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-swiss-blue-815)
- [Benjamin Moore Sapphire Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sapphire-ice-808)
- [Behr Blue Chalk](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blue-chalk)
- [Benjamin Moore Summer Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-summer-blue-2067-50)
- [Behr Gentle Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gentle-sky)
- [Behr Perennial Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-perennial-blue)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Porch Ceiling](https://plan-home.com/color/porch-ceiling-sw-9063)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Regale Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/regale-blue-sw-6801)
- [Sherwin Williams Jacaranda](https://plan-home.com/color/jacaranda-sw-6802)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Mercurial](https://plan-home.com/color/mercurial-sw-9550)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw6961

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.