# Sherwin Williams Starry Night

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)

Sherwin Williams Starry Night SW 6540 is a pale, cool-leaning gray with a faint blue cast visible in its soft, silvery appearance. Its high lightness and low saturation keep it airy rather than icy, making it a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, or open living areas that need a quiet neutral backdrop. In bright daylight, the blue-gray note may come forward, while warmer evening lighting can make it appear closer to a gentle light gray. Pair Starry Night with crisp white trim, charcoal details, brushed nickel, and pale oak for a clean, understated palette. It is especially effective on full walls and ceilings where its subtle color can be appreciated without feeling heavy.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Starry Night
- **Color code:** SW 6540
- **HEX:** #d6d9de
- **RGB:** 214, 217, 222
- **LRV:** 69.06%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Living Well

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 218° Saturation: 3.6% Value: 87.06%
- **HSL:** hsl(218, 11, 85)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 3.6 Magenta: 2.25 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.94
- **YIQ:** Y: 216.673 I: -3.394 Q: 0.921
- **XYZ:** X: 65.726 Y: 69.196 Z: 78.981
- **CIE Lab:** L:86.601 a:-0.095 b:-2.803
- **CIE Luv:** L:86.601 u:-1.949 v:-4.277
- **Decimal:** 14080478
- **Hunter Lab:** 83.184, -4.534, 1.934

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Will O The Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-will-o-the-wisp)
- [Benjamin Moore Violet Sparkle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-violet-sparkle-1422)
- [Benjamin Moore Violet Dusk](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-violet-dusk-1409)
- [Behr Blueberry Whip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-blueberry-whip)
- [Behr Petal Tip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-petal-tip)
- [Behr Script White](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-script-white)
- [Behr Moonlit Snow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moonlit-snow)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-iris-sw-9687)
- [Sherwin Williams White Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/white-iris-sw-6812)
- [Sherwin Williams Opalescent](https://plan-home.com/color/opalescent-sw-9686)
- [Sherwin Williams Wishful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/wishful-blue-sw-6813)
- [Benjamin Moore Lavender Wash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lavender-wash-csp-515)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-cloud-2126-60)
- [Behr Mainsail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mainsail)
- [Benjamin Moore Seattle Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seattle-gray-2130-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Heaven](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-heaven-2118-70)
- [Benjamin Moore First Snowfall](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-first-snowfall-1618)
- [Benjamin Moore Nosegay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nosegay-1401)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Soothing White](https://plan-home.com/color/soothing-white-sw-6539)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-iris-sw-9687)
- [Sherwin Williams Opalescent](https://plan-home.com/color/opalescent-sw-9686)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)
- [Sherwin Williams White Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/white-iris-sw-6812)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Daydream](https://plan-home.com/color/daydream-sw-6541)
- [Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vesper-violet-sw-6542)

## 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/sw6540

## 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.