Sherwin Williams Blue Refrain SW 6956
| Official color page: | Blue Refrain SW 6956 |
| Color code: | SW 6956 |
| Color name: | Blue Refrain |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Blue Refrain?
Sherwin Williams Blue Refrain (SW 6956) is a serene and sophisticated hue that brings a sense of calm to any space. This rich blue tone pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft grays, and warm taupes, creating a timeless color palette. When accented with metallic finishes in gold or silver, Blue Refrain adds a touch of elegance and luxury to the room. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, this versatile shade adds depth and character to interiors, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a refined and stylish look.
Blue Refrain for bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Blue Refrain for living room
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Check out this stunning Light used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue color shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6956 for bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Light real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 6956 on kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Blue Refrain reviews
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
What are Sherwin Williams Blue Refrain undertones?
Blue is Sherwin Williams Blue Refrain undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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HEX value
HEX value:
#B0D8E7
RGB code:
176, 216, 231
Is Sherwin Williams Blue Refrain SW 6956 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 196° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6956 Blue Refrain HSL code: 196, 53%, 80%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
- Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Blue Refrain:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Sherwin Williams SW 6956 Blue Refrain
Darker shades
Sherwin Williams SW 6956 Blue Refrain
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Blue Refrain SW 6956 vs Bewitching Blue SW 6960
Discover the key differences and which shade could be the perfect fit for you.
LRV: 64.25%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 61.4%
Light color
Temperature: cold