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Sherwin Williams Hyper Blue SW6965

Hyper Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6965

About Hyper Blue by Sherwin Williams

Hyper Blue SW6965 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 10% and hue near 202° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 10.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #015f97

RGB: 1, 95, 151

Hue202°

Saturation99%

Lightness30%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Is Hyper Blue SW6965 a warm or cool color?
Hyper 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 Hyper Blue?
Hyper 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 Hyper Blue?
Brightness is about 10%. Saturation is around 99%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 30%. Hue is close to 202°. The hex value is #015f97. The RGB value is 1, 95, 151.
Is Hyper Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Hyper Blue has brightness around 10%. 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 Hyper Blue?
You can match Hyper 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 Hyper Blue work best in a home?
Hyper 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 Hyper Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Hyper 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 Hyper 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 Hyper 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 Hyper Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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