# Sherwin Williams Sleepy Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/sleepy-blue-sw-6225](https://plan-home.com/color/sleepy-blue-sw-6225)

Sherwin Williams Sleepy Blue SW 6225 is a light, muted blue-gray with a distinctly cool cast and low-saturation appearance. Its soft gray influence keeps the blue from feeling bright or sugary, giving walls a quiet, airy look. In daylight, this shade can read as a clean pale blue, while lower or warmer lighting may bring its gray side forward. Sleepy Blue suits bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and ceilings where a gentle wash of color is wanted without strong contrast. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, weathered wood, brushed nickel, or charcoal accents for a calm, grounded palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Sleepy Blue
- **Color code:** SW 6225
- **HEX:** #bccbce
- **RGB:** 188, 203, 206
- **LRV:** 57.75%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Living Well, 2020 Alive

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 190° Saturation: 8.74% Value: 80.78%
- **HSL:** hsl(190, 16, 77)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 8.74 Magenta: 1.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 19.22
- **YIQ:** Y: 198.857 I: -9.903 Q: -2.239
- **XYZ:** X: 53.232 Y: 57.859 Z: 66.739
- **CIE Lab:** L:80.66 a:-4.495 b:-3.235
- **CIE Luv:** L:80.66 u:-8.336 v:-4.144
- **Decimal:** 12372942
- **Hunter Lab:** 76.065, -8.195, 1.225

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Smoke](https://plan-home.com/color/smoke-2122-40)
- [Behr Oceanic Climate](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oceanic-climate)
- [Benjamin Moore Silvery Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silvery-blue-1647)
- [Benjamin Moore Brittany Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brittany-blue-1633)
- [Behr Alice White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-alice-white)
- [Sherwin Williams Tradewind](https://plan-home.com/color/tradewind-sw-6218)
- [Behr Flowing Breeze](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flowing-breeze)
- [Behr Urban Raincoat](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-urban-raincoat)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-gray-2131-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gentle-gray-1626)
- [Benjamin Moore Dusky Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dusky-blue-1640)
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Benjamin Moore Yarmouth Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yarmouth-blue-hc-150)
- [Behr Dayflower](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dayflower)
- [Benjamin Moore Mt. Rainier Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mt-rainier-gray-2129-60)
- [Sherwin Williams Sleepy Hollow](https://plan-home.com/color/sleepy-hollow-sw-9145)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-pearl-cw-650)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Hinting Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/hinting-blue-sw-6519)
- [Sherwin Williams Sky High](https://plan-home.com/color/sky-high-sw-6504)
- [Sherwin Williams Silent Ripple](https://plan-home.com/color/silent-ripple-sw-9682)
- [Sherwin Williams Little Boy Blu](https://plan-home.com/color/little-boy-blu-sw-9054)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tranquil Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/tranquil-aqua-sw-7611)
- [Sherwin Williams Languid Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/languid-blue-sw-6226)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua](https://plan-home.com/color/interesting-aqua-sw-6220)
- [Sherwin Williams Aqua-Sphere](https://plan-home.com/color/aqua-sphere-sw-7613)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-tinge-sw-6280)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-sw-6013)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/sw6225

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.