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.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6523

Denim in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Denim under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Denim under natural light

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

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

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

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel