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Sherwin Williams Honorable Blue SW6811

Honorable Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6811

About Honorable Blue by Sherwin Williams

Honorable Blue SW6811 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 6% and hue near 211° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 5.7%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #164576

RGB: 22, 69, 118

Hue211°

Saturation69%

Lightness28%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Is Honorable Blue SW6811 a warm or cool color?
Honorable Blue 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 Honorable Blue?
Honorable Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 211°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Honorable Blue?
Brightness is about 6%. Saturation is around 69%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 28%. Hue is close to 211°. The hex value is #164576. The RGB value is 22, 69, 118.
Is Honorable Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Honorable Blue has brightness around 6%. 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 Honorable Blue?
You can match Honorable 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 Honorable Blue work best in a home?
Honorable 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 Honorable Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Honorable Blue 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 Honorable 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 Honorable 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 Honorable Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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