SW 6531

Sherwin Williams Indigo

Sherwin Williams Indigo SW 6531 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Indigo paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6531. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Indigo SW 6531
Color code:SW 6531
Color name:Indigo
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:2018 Unity

Indigo for bedroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo 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 Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Indigo for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Indigo living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue color shade can create a unique space

Indigo for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Indigo bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark real bathrooms.

Indigo on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Indigo kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo 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.

Indigo reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Indigo wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Indigo living room
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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.

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LRV of Indigo

Indigo SW 6531 has an LRV of 6.48% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 6.48% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Indigo undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Indigo 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:

#284A70

RGB code:

40, 74, 112

Is Sherwin Williams Indigo SW 6531 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 212° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6531 Indigo HSL code: 212, 47%, 30%

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 Indigo:

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.

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

Indigo SW 6531 vs Marea Baja SW 9185

Can't decide between these gorgeous hues? We've got you covered with a comparison.

Sherwin Williams Indigo SW 6531 vs Sherwin Williams Marea Baja SW 9185Sherwin Williams Indigo SW 6531
LRV: 6.48%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 7.78%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Indigo SW 6531 vs Honorable Blue SW 6811

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Discover which one suits your needs in our comparison.

Sherwin Williams Indigo SW 6531 vs Sherwin Williams Honorable Blue SW 6811Sherwin Williams Indigo SW 6531
LRV: 6.48%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 5.67%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#284a70copy color code
RGB Decimal40, 74, 112copy color code
RGB Percent15.69%, 29.02%, 43.92%copy color code
HSVHue: 212° Saturation: 64.29% Value: 43.92%copy color code
HSLhsl(212, 47, 30)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 64.29 Magenta: 33.93 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 56.08copy color code
YIQY: 68.166 I: -32.472 Q: 4.633copy color code
XYZX: 6.247 Y: 6.518 Z: 16.254copy color code
CIE LabL:30.683 a:0.563 b:-25.607copy color code
CIE LuvL:30.683 u:-13.672 v:-33.654copy color code
Decimal2640496copy color code
Hunter lab25.53, -0.999, -19.876copy color code
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