SW 6521

Sherwin Williams Notable Hue

Sherwin Williams Notable Hue SW 6521 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Notable Hue paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6521. 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:Notable Hue SW 6521
Color code:SW 6521
Color name:Notable Hue
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Notable Hue for bedroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue 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.

Notable Hue for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue 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

Notable Hue for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue 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 Mid-tone real bathrooms.

Notable Hue on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Notable Hue 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.

Notable Hue reviews

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

Notable Hue SW 6521 has an LRV of 36.69% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 36.69% 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 Notable Hue undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Notable Hue 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:

#8BA7BB

RGB code:

139, 167, 187

Is Sherwin Williams Notable Hue SW 6521 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 205° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6521 Notable Hue HSL code: 205, 26%, 64%

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 Notable Hue:

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

Sherwin Williams SW 6521 Notable Hue

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

Notable Hue SW 6521 vs Favorite Jeans SW 9147

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Sherwin Williams Notable Hue SW 6521 vs Sherwin Williams Favorite Jeans SW 9147Sherwin Williams Notable Hue SW 6521
LRV: 36.69%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 34.62%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Notable Hue SW 6521 vs Aquitaine SW 9057

Can't choose between these two beautiful shades? We'll compare these two colors to help you make the right decision.

Sherwin Williams Notable Hue SW 6521 vs Sherwin Williams Aquitaine SW 9057Sherwin Williams Notable Hue SW 6521
LRV: 36.69%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 37.7%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#8ba7bbcopy color code
RGB Decimal139, 167, 187copy color code
RGB Percent54.51%, 65.49%, 73.33%copy color code
HSVHue: 205° Saturation: 25.67% Value: 73.33%copy color code
HSLhsl(205, 26, 64)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 25.67 Magenta: 10.7 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 26.67copy color code
YIQY: 160.908 I: -23.112 Q: 0.301copy color code
XYZX: 33.433 Y: 36.713 Z: 52.325copy color code
CIE LabL:67.061 a:-5.072 b:-13.447copy color code
CIE LuvL:67.061 u:-15.162 v:-19.608copy color code
Decimal9152443copy color code
Hunter lab60.591, -7.543, -8.787copy color code
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