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Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue SW6522

Sporty Blue

Sherwin Williams

SW6522

About Sporty Blue by Sherwin Williams

Sporty Blue SW6522 by Sherwin Williams is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 24% and hue near 207° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 23.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #6a8aa4

RGB: 106, 138, 164

Hue207°

Saturation24%

Lightness53%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Is Sporty Blue SW6522 a warm or cool color?
Sporty 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 Sporty Blue?
Sporty Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 207°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sporty Blue?
Brightness is about 24%. Saturation is around 24%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 53%. Hue is close to 207°. The hex value is #6a8aa4. The RGB value is 106, 138, 164.
Is Sporty Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sporty Blue has brightness around 24%. 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 Sporty Blue?
You can match Sporty 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 Sporty Blue work best in a home?
Sporty 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 Sporty Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Sporty 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 Sporty 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 Sporty 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 Sporty Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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