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Sherwin Williams Georgian Bay SW6509

Georgian Bay

Sherwin Williams

SW6509

About Georgian Bay by Sherwin Williams

Georgian Bay SW6509 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 11% 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: 11.2%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #22657f

RGB: 34, 101, 127

Hue197°

Saturation58%

Lightness32%

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These are close matches to Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Georgian Bay SW6509 a warm or cool color?
Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay?
Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay?
Brightness is about 11%. Saturation is around 58%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 32%. Hue is close to 197°. The hex value is #22657f. The RGB value is 34, 101, 127.
Is Georgian Bay better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Georgian Bay has brightness around 11%. 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 Georgian Bay?
You can match Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay work best in a home?
Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay compare to a pure white paint?
Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay 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 Georgian Bay. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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