Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue SW 2864
| Official page: | Stratford Blue SW 2864 |
| Code: | SW 2864 |
| Name: | Stratford Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue?
Sherwin Williams SW 2864 Stratford Blue is a soothing and timeless hue that adds a touch of elegance to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, such as SW 7005 Pure White, to create a classic and airy feel. For a more dramatic look, combine Stratford Blue with SW 7020 Black Fox for a sophisticated contrast. Incorporate metallic accents in gold or brass to enhance the luxurious feel of this color. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, SW 2864 is sure to bring a sense of tranquility and sophistication to your home.
Stratford Blue for bedroom
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Stratford Blue for living room (7 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 2864 for bathroom (2 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue undertones?
Stratford Blue has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#528A9A
RGB code:
82, 138, 154
Is Sherwin Williams Stratford Blue SW 2864 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 (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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| 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 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 2864 Stratford Blue
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