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Sherwin Williams Blustery Sky SW9140

Blustery Sky

Sherwin Williams

SW9140

About Blustery Sky by Sherwin Williams

Blustery Sky SW9140 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 22% and hue near 197° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 21.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #6f848c

RGB: 111, 132, 140

Hue197°

Saturation12%

Lightness49%

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These are close matches to Blustery Sky from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Blustery Sky looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Blustery Sky SW9140 a warm or cool color?
Blustery Sky by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Blustery Sky?
Blustery Sky sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 197°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Blustery Sky?
Brightness is about 22%. Saturation is around 12%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 49%. Hue is close to 197°. The hex value is #6f848c. The RGB value is 111, 132, 140.
Is Blustery Sky better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Blustery Sky has brightness around 22%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Blustery Sky?
You can match Blustery Sky with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Blustery Sky work best in a home?
Blustery Sky works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Blustery Sky compare to a pure white paint?
Blustery Sky is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Blustery Sky in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Blustery Sky in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Blustery Sky. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Blustery Sky. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.