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Sherwin Williams Honest Blue SW6520

Honest Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6520

About Honest Blue by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 55%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #b2c7d3

RGB: 178, 199, 211

Hue202°

Saturation27%

Lightness76%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Is Honest Blue SW6520 a warm or cool color?
Honest Blue by Sherwin Williams is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Honest Blue?
Honest Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 202°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Honest Blue?
Brightness is about 55%. Saturation is around 27%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 202°. The hex value is #b2c7d3. The RGB value is 178, 199, 211.
Is Honest Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Honest Blue has brightness around 55%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Honest Blue?
You can match Honest Blue 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 Honest Blue work best in a home?
Honest Blue 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 Honest Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Honest Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone 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 Honest Blue 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 Honest Blue 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 Honest Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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