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Sherwin Williams Starry Night SW6540

Starry Night

Sherwin Williams

SW6540

About Starry Night by Sherwin Williams

Starry Night SW6540 by Sherwin Williams is a mid cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 69% and hue near 218° for steady results across rooms. Gives balance to offices, kitchens, and entries. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 69.2%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #d6d9de

RGB: 214, 217, 222

Hue218°

Saturation11%

Lightness86%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Is Starry Night SW6540 a warm or cool color?
Starry Night 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 Starry Night?
Starry Night sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 218°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Starry Night?
Brightness is about 69%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 86%. Hue is close to 218°. The hex value is #d6d9de. The RGB value is 214, 217, 222.
Is Starry Night better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Starry Night has brightness around 69%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Starry Night?
You can match Starry Night 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 Starry Night work best in a home?
Starry Night 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 Starry Night compare to a pure white paint?
Starry Night 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 Starry Night 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 Starry Night 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 Starry Night. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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