Sherwin Williams Mild Blue SW 6533
| Official page: | Mild Blue SW 6533 |
| Code: | SW 6533 |
| Name: | Mild Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm |
What color is Sherwin Williams Mild Blue?
Elevate your space with the serene charm of Sherwin Williams SW 6533 Mild Blue. This soft and soothing hue exudes tranquility, making it a perfect choice for bedrooms, bathrooms, or any space in need of a calming touch. Pair Mild Blue with crisp white accents for a fresh and modern look, or create a sophisticated palette by combining it with SW 7008 Alabaster and SW 7015 Repose Gray. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Mild Blue adds a subtle elegance to any room. Embrace the beauty of this timeless shade and transform your space into a peaceful retreat.
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What are Sherwin Williams Mild Blue undertones?
The undertone of Mild 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#CBD5DB
RGB code:
203, 213, 219
Is Sherwin Williams Mild Blue SW 6533 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 202° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6533 Mild Blue HSL code: 202, 18%, 83%
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.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
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 Mild 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:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Mild 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 6533
Mild 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 Mild Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 22, such as Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve and Truly Taupe.
LRV of Mild Blue
Mild Blue has an LRV of 65.45% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 65.45%, 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 | #cbd5db |  |
| RGB Decimal | 203, 213, 219 | |
| RGB Percent | 79.61%, 83.53%, 85.88% | |
| HSV | Hue: 202° Saturation: 7.31% Value: 85.88% | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 18, 83) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 7.31 Magenta: 2.74 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 14.12 | |
| YIQ | Y: 210.694 I: -7.887 Q: -0.248 | |
| XYZ | X: 61.205 Y: 65.399 Z: 76.397 | |
| CIE Lab | L:84.689 a:-2.232 b:-4.118 | |
| CIE Luv | L:84.689 u:-5.809 v:-5.926 | |
| Decimal | 13358555 | |
| Hunter Lab | 80.87, -6.426, 0.598 | |
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