Sherwin Williams Languid Blue SW 6226
| Official page: | Languid Blue SW 6226 |
| Code: | SW 6226 |
| Name: | Languid Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Languid Blue?
Sherwin Williams SW 6226 Languid Blue is a serene and dreamy hue that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This soft and calming blue pairs beautifully with warm neutrals such as SW 7036 Accessible Beige and SW 7044 Amazing Gray for a harmonious and balanced look. For a more bold and contemporary aesthetic, consider pairing Languid Blue with crisp whites like SW 7006 Extra White or SW 7008 Alabaster. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, SW 6226 Languid Blue is versatile and timeless, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a peaceful and stylish atmosphere in their home.
Languid Blue for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Languid Blue for living room (3 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 6226 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Languid 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 blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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What are Sherwin Williams Languid Blue undertones?
Languid Blue has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#A4B7BD
RGB code:
164, 183, 189
Is Sherwin Williams Languid Blue SW 6226 cool or warm?
With a hue of 194°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
SW 6226 Languid Blue HSL code: 194, 16%, 69%
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.
How light temperature affects Languid 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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Languid 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
SW 6226
Languid Blue
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 Languid Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 14, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Languid Blue
Languid Blue has an LRV of 45.62% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 45.62%, 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 | #a4b7bd | |
| RGB Decimal | 164, 183, 189 | |
| RGB Percent | 64.31%, 71.76%, 74.12% | |
| HSV | Hue: 194° Saturation: 13.23% Value: 74.12% | |
| HSL | hsl(194, 16, 69) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 13.23 Magenta: 3.17 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.88 | |
| YIQ | Y: 178.003 I: -13.25 Q: -2.152 | |
| XYZ | X: 41.426 Y: 45.433 Z: 54.717 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.176 a:-5.285 b:-5.256 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.176 u:-10.504 v:-7.026 | |
| Decimal | 10794941 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.404, -8.252, -0.948 |
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