Sherwin Williams Honest Blue SW 6520

Official color page:Honest Blue SW 6520
Color code:SW 6520
Color name:Honest Blue
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Living Well

What color is Sherwin Williams Honest Blue?

Sherwin Williams SW 6520 Honest Blue is a versatile hue that brings a sense of calm and sophistication to any space. This deep shade pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like SW 7023 Requisite Gray and crisp whites such as SW 7005 Pure White. For a more bold and dramatic look, consider pairing it with a pop of color like SW 6377 Tanbark or SW 6320 Bravado Blue. Whether used as an accent or as the main color, Honest Blue adds depth and elegance to any room.

Honest Blue for bedroom

Honest Blue Bedroom
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Honest Blue Bedroom
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Honest Blue Bedroom
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Honest Blue 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 Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Honest Blue for living room

Honest Blue Living Room
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Honest Blue Living Room
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Honest Blue Living Room
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Check out this stunning Mid-tone used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue color shade can create a unique space

Honest Blue for exterior

Honest Blue Exterior
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Honest Blue Exterior
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Honest Blue Exterior
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Honest Blue Exterior
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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.

Sherwin Williams Honest Blue reviews

Sw 6520 Dining Room
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Sherwin Williams Honest Blue Kitchen
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Sherwin Williams Honest Blue Living Room
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Honest Blue Ceiling
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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 Honest Blue undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Honest Blue 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

R
G
B

HEX value

HEX value:

#B2C7D3

RGB code:

178, 199, 211

Is Sherwin Williams Honest Blue SW 6520 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 202° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6520 Honest Blue HSL code: 202, 27%, 76%

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 Honest Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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

Honest Blue SW 6520 vs Vast Sky SW 6506

Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.

Sherwin Williams Honest Blue SW 6520 vs Sherwin Williams Vast Sky SW 6506Open Honest Blue SW 6520
LRV: 54.87%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 54.92%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold

Honest Blue SW 6520 vs Blissful Blue SW 6527

Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Sherwin Williams Honest Blue SW 6520 vs Sherwin Williams Blissful Blue SW 6527Open Honest Blue SW 6520
LRV: 54.87%
Light Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 55.89%
Light color
Temperature: cold