Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue SW 2864
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- Stratford Blue for bedroom (1 photo)
- Stratford Blue for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 2864 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue undertones?
- Is Stratford Blue SW 2864 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Stratford Blue
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Stratford Blue SW 2864
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Stratford Blue SW 2864 |
| Code: | SW 2864 |
| Name: | Stratford Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue?
Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue SW 2864 is a medium blue with a softened teal-gray cast that keeps it from reading overly bright or primary. Its cool character is clear, though the muted green influence gives the color a slightly weathered, coastal feel rather than an icy one. In strong daylight, Stratford Blue can appear cleaner and a little more blue-green, while lower or warmer light tends to bring out its grayed, subdued depth. It makes a considered choice for a bathroom, mudroom, built-in bookcase, or front door, where its color can hold its own without dominating the room. Pair it with warm white trim, pale oak, aged brass, charcoal accents, or sandy beige textiles for contrast.
Stratford Blue for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Stratford Blue for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 2864 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool dark blue real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 2864 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue undertones?
Stratford Blue is a midtone, soft teal. The HEX sample leans teal; 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:
82, 138, 154
Is Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 193° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
SW 2864 Stratford Blue HSL code: 193, 31%, 46%
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 Stratford Blue
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue:
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 2864
Stratford Blue
Darker shades
SW 2864
Stratford Blue
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 Stratford Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 13, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Stratford Blue
Stratford Blue has an LRV of 22.41% 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 22.41%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #528a9a |
| RGB Decimal | 82, 138, 154 |
| RGB Percent | 32.16%, 54.12%, 60.39% |
| HSV | Hue: 193° Saturation: 46.75% Value: 60.39% |
| HSL | hsl(193, 31, 46) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 46.75 Magenta: 10.39 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.61 |
| YIQ | Y: 123.08 I: -38.512 Q: -6.867 |
| XYZ | X: 18.398 Y: 22.302 Z: 33.898 |
| CIE Lab | L:54.346 a:-13.983 b:-14.264 |
| CIE Luv | L:54.346 u:-25.409 v:-18.956 |
| Decimal | 5409434 |
| Hunter Lab | 47.225, -13.104, -9.5 |
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