Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue SW 6242
| Official page: | Bracing Blue SW 6242 |
| Code: | SW 6242 |
| Name: | Bracing Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Purely Refined |
What color is Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue?
Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue (SW 6242) is a captivating hue that exudes a sense of tranquility and sophistication. This rich, deep blue color adds a touch of drama and depth to any space, making it ideal for creating a cozy yet elegant ambiance. Bracing Blue is perfect for use in bedrooms, where it can create a calm and serene atmosphere for relaxation. It also works beautifully in home offices, providing a sense of focus and creativity. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout the room, Bracing Blue brings a timeless allure to any space.
Bracing Blue for bedroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 6242 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Bracing Blue for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue undertones?
The undertone of Bracing Blue can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#768B9A
RGB code:
118, 139, 154
Is Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue SW 6242 cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 205° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6242 Bracing Blue HSL code: 205, 15%, 53%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
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.
How light temperature affects Bracing Blue
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Bracing Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 25, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Bracing Blue
Bracing Blue has an LRV of 24.61% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 24.61%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #768b9a |  |
| RGB Decimal | 118, 139, 154 | |
| RGB Percent | 46.27%, 54.51%, 60.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 205° Saturation: 23.38% Value: 60.39% | |
| HSL | hsl(205, 15, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 23.38 Magenta: 9.74 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.61 | |
| YIQ | Y: 134.431 I: -17.334 Q: 0.226 | |
| XYZ | X: 22.535 Y: 24.649 Z: 34.134 | |
| CIE Lab | L:56.732 a:-4.038 b:-10.464 | |
| CIE Luv | L:56.732 u:-11.521 v:-14.657 | |
| Decimal | 7768986 | |
| Hunter Lab | 49.648, -5.865, -6.009 | |
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