# Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/sporty-blue-sw-6522](https://plan-home.com/color/sporty-blue-sw-6522)

Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue SW 6522 is a medium, muted blue with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it from reading overly bright. Its cool blue base can appear a little softer and more weathered in low light, while daylight brings out its cleaner blue character. It makes a strong choice for bedroom walls, a home office, or built-in cabinetry where a measured amount of color is wanted. Pair Sporty Blue with soft white trim, pale gray-beige textiles, natural oak, or brushed nickel for a grounded palette. On an exterior, this shade can suit shutters or a front door against warm white or light stone siding.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Sporty Blue
- **Color code:** SW 6522
- **HEX:** #6a8aa4
- **RGB:** 106, 138, 164
- **LRV:** 23.92%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 207° Saturation: 35.37% Value: 64.31%
- **HSL:** hsl(207, 24, 53)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 35.37 Magenta: 15.85 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 35.69
- **YIQ:** Y: 131.396 I: -27.424 Q: 1.322
- **XYZ:** X: 21.731 Y: 23.92 Z: 38.584
- **CIE Lab:** L:56.008 a:-4.642 b:-17.377
- **CIE Luv:** L:56.008 u:-16.524 v:-25.156
- **Decimal:** 6982308
- **Hunter Lab:** 48.908, -6.28, -12.538

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Old Blue Jeans](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-blue-jeans-839)
- [Sherwin Williams Scanda](https://plan-home.com/color/scanda-sw-6529)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Nose](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-nose-1678)
- [Behr Treasure Map](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-treasure-map)
- [Behr Thundercloud](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-thundercloud)
- [Behr Brittany Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-brittany-blue)
- [Behr French Court](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-french-court)
- [Behr Hilo Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hilo-bay)
- [Sherwin Williams Smoky Azurite](https://plan-home.com/color/smoky-azurite-sw-9148)
- [Sherwin Williams Leisure Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/leisure-blue-sw-6515)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Dragon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-dragon-810)
- [Behr Cowgirl Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cowgirl-blue)
- [Benjamin Moore Lazy Sunday](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lazy-sunday-803)
- [Behr Jean Jacket Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-jean-jacket-blue)
- [Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/bracing-blue-sw-6242)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Cruise](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-cruise-sw-7606)
- [Behr Empire Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-empire-blue)
- [Behr Alpha Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-alpha-blue)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Aleutian](https://plan-home.com/color/aleutian-sw-6241)
- [Sherwin Williams Solitude](https://plan-home.com/color/solitude-sw-6535)
- [Sherwin Williams Dried Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/dried-lavender-sw-9072)
- [Sherwin Williams Smoky Azurite](https://plan-home.com/color/smoky-azurite-sw-9148)
- [Sherwin Williams Favorite Jeans](https://plan-home.com/color/favorite-jeans-sw-9147)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Denim](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-sw-6523)
- [Sherwin Williams Indigo Batik](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-batik-sw-7602)
- [Sherwin Williams Leisure Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/leisure-blue-sw-6515)
- [Sherwin Williams Revel Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/revel-blue-sw-6530)
- [Sherwin Williams Inky Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/inky-blue-sw-9149)

## Complementary colors
- [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 Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Mercurial](https://plan-home.com/color/mercurial-sw-9550)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6522

## 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.