Sherwin Williams Something Blue SW 6800
| Official color page: | Something Blue SW 6800 |
| Color code: | SW 6800 |
| Color name: | Something Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Color collections: | Living Well, Bold Invention |
What color is Sherwin Williams Something Blue?
Sherwin Williams SW 6800 Something Blue is a serene and calming shade that evokes a sense of tranquility. It pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like SW 7008 Alabaster and warm greys like SW 7023 Requisite Gray. The combination of Something Blue with these complementary hues creates a sophisticated and harmonious color palette that is perfect for creating a relaxing and inviting space. Consider adding accents in shades of SW 6232 Misty and SW 6204 Sea Salt to enhance the soothing ambiance of the room.
Something Blue for exterior
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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 hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
What are Sherwin Williams Something Blue undertones?
Blue is Sherwin Williams Something Blue 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:
#B0D6E6
RGB code:
176, 214, 230
Is Sherwin Williams Something Blue SW 6800 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 198° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6800 Something Blue HSL code: 198, 52%, 80%
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 Something Blue:
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 6800 Something Blue
Darker shades
Sherwin Williams SW 6800 Something Blue
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
Something Blue SW 6800 vs Bewitching Blue SW 6960
Let's highlight the differences and help you select the ideal hue for your space.
LRV: 62.99%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 61.4%
Light color
Temperature: cold
Something Blue SW 6800 vs Blue Click SW 6952
Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.
LRV: 62.99%
Light color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 63.22%
Light color
Temperature: cold