# Sherwin Williams Honorable Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/honorable-blue-sw-6811](https://plan-home.com/color/honorable-blue-sw-6811)

Sherwin Williams Honorable Blue SW 6811 is a deep, clearly saturated blue with a cool, inky presence. Its #164576 color value keeps it firmly in dark-blue territory, reading almost navy in dim rooms while revealing a stronger blue character in bright daylight. Use it for a study, dining room, or powder room when you want the walls to have real visual weight. On cabinetry, this shade pairs especially well with clean white counters, brushed brass hardware, and light oak or walnut accents. For a lighter contrast, bring in soft gray, creamy off-white, or pale blue textiles rather than competing bright colors.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Honorable Blue
- **Color code:** SW 6811
- **HEX:** #164576
- **RGB:** 22, 69, 118
- **LRV:** 5.67%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 211° Saturation: 81.36% Value: 46.27%
- **HSL:** hsl(211, 69, 27)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 81.36 Magenta: 41.53 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 53.73
- **YIQ:** Y: 60.533 I: -43.753 Q: 5.307
- **XYZ:** X: 5.728 Y: 5.734 Z: 17.94
- **CIE Lab:** L:28.731 a:3.218 b:-32.52
- **CIE Luv:** L:28.731 u:-15.106 v:-42.502
- **Decimal:** 1459574
- **Hunter Lab:** 23.946, 0.789, -27.656

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Patriot Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-patriot-blue-2064-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Bridgeport](https://plan-home.com/color/bridgeport-sw-2940)
- [Sherwin Williams Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-sw-6531)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-royal-blue-2065-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Commodore](https://plan-home.com/color/commodore-sw-6524)
- [Benjamin Moore Downpour Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-downpour-blue-2063-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-blue-2066-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Frank Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/frank-blue-sw-6967)
- [Sherwin Williams Blueblood](https://plan-home.com/color/blueblood-sw-6966)
- [RAL Classic Ultramarine blue](https://plan-home.com/color/ultramarine-blue-ral-5002)
- [Sherwin Williams Dignity Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/dignity-blue-sw-6804)
- [Benjamin Moore Champion Cobalt](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-champion-cobalt-2061-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Dress Blues](https://plan-home.com/color/dress-blues-sw-9176)
- [Benjamin Moore Delphinium](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-delphinium-cc-872)
- [RAL Classic Gentian blue](https://plan-home.com/color/gentian-blue-ral-5010)
- [Benjamin Moore Symphony Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-symphony-blue-2060-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Blueberry Hill](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blueberry-hill-812)
- [Behr Flashy Sapphire](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flashy-sapphire)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Burnished Brandy](https://plan-home.com/color/burnished-brandy-sw-7523)
- [Sherwin Williams Baked Cookie](https://plan-home.com/color/baked-cookie-sw-9098)
- [Sherwin Williams Oak Barrel](https://plan-home.com/color/oak-barrel-sw-7714)
- [Sherwin Williams Cowboy Boots](https://plan-home.com/color/cowboy-boots-sw-9115)
- [Sherwin Williams Nomadic Desert](https://plan-home.com/color/nomadic-desert-sw-6107)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Antique Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-antique-gold-sw-2814)
- [Sherwin Williams Basket Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/basket-beige-sw-6143)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6811

## 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.