Sherwin Williams Notable Hue SW 6521
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- Sherwin Williams Notable Hue for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Notable Hue reviews (6 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Notable Hue undertones?
- Is Notable Hue SW 6521 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Notable Hue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Notable Hue SW 6521
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Notable Hue SW 6521 |
| Code: | SW 6521 |
| Name: | Notable Hue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Notable Hue?
Sherwin Williams Notable Hue SW 6521 is a muted blue with a clear gray cast, giving it a soft, weathered appearance rather than a bright nautical look. Its cool character is noticeable, though the moderate lightness keeps it from feeling icy on broad walls. In daylight, Notable Hue reads as a dusty blue-gray; under warmer artificial light, its gray side becomes more apparent. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, and built-in cabinetry where a quiet wash of color is wanted. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or warm tan linens to bring out its balanced blue-gray depth.
Sherwin Williams SW 6521 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Notable Hue reviews (6 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Notable Hue undertones?
Notable Hue is a mid-light, muted dusty blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
139, 167, 187
Is Sherwin Williams Notable Hue cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 205°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
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 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 Notable Hue
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Notable Hue:
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 6521
Notable Hue
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 Notable Hue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 25, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Notable Hue
Notable Hue has an LRV of 36.69% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 36.69%, 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 | #8ba7bb |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 167, 187 |
| RGB Percent | 54.51%, 65.49%, 73.33% |
| HSV | Hue: 205° Saturation: 25.67% Value: 73.33% |
| HSL | hsl(205, 26, 64) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 25.67 Magenta: 10.7 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 26.67 |
| YIQ | Y: 160.908 I: -23.112 Q: 0.301 |
| XYZ | X: 33.433 Y: 36.713 Z: 52.325 |
| CIE Lab | L:67.061 a:-5.072 b:-13.447 |
| CIE Luv | L:67.061 u:-15.162 v:-19.608 |
| Decimal | 9152443 |
| Hunter Lab | 60.591, -7.543, -8.787 |
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