Sherwin Williams

Denim

SW 6523

Denim is a cool, muted blue carrying subtle purple undertones that give it a grayed, weathered quality. With an LRV of 14, it reads as a medium-dark shade suitable for accent walls, exterior shutters, or home office spaces where a focused atmosphere is needed. Its blue-gray depth works well alongside lighter neutrals and complementary tones such as Sherwin-Williams Alabaster, Agreeable Gray, and Ice Cube, while deeper accents like Naval or Indigo Batik can reinforce its cool character without overwhelming a room.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6523

Denim in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Denim under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Denim under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

209°

Cyan Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

25%

Muted

LRV

14.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#506B84

RGB Decimal

80, 107, 132

RGB Percent

31.4%, 42.0%, 51.8%

HSL

208.8, 24.5%, 41.6%

HSV

208.8, 39.4%, 51.8%

CMYK

39.4%, 18.9%, 0.0%, 48.2%

YIQ

101.8, -24.1, 2.1

XYZ

12.73, 13.89, 23.84

CIE Lab

44.07, -3.10, -16.97

CIE Luv

44.07, -13.62, -23.56

Hunter Lab

37.27, -2.31, -15.04

Decimal

5270404

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Denim Stiffkey Blue Infinite Deep Sea Motor City Blue

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Denim Scanda Paris Magical

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Denim Tea Chest Cabin Fever Fresh Croissant

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Denim Purple Prince Mayo Teal Classic Waltz

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

Denim Purple Prince Mauve Bauhaus Classic Waltz

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