Sherwin Williams

Honorable Blue

SW 6811

Honorable Blue is a cool deep blue with a noticeable purple undertone that emerges under incandescent lighting. At an LRV of 6, it absorbs most ambient light and reads as a saturated, commanding tone suited to accent walls, studies, or formal dining rooms where lower light levels are acceptable. It coordinates well with Pure White (SW 7005) for trim contrast, and pairs naturally with Naval (SW 6244), Smoky Blue (SW 7604), and Alabaster (SW 7008).

Adding Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) nearby can ease the transition to lighter surfaces.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6811

Honorable Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Honorable Blue under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Honorable Blue under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

211°

Blue Family

Lightness

28%

Dark

Saturation

69%

Saturated

LRV

6.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#164576

RGB Decimal

22, 69, 118

RGB Percent

8.6%, 27.1%, 46.3%

HSL

210.6, 68.6%, 27.5%

HSV

210.6, 81.4%, 46.3%

CMYK

81.4%, 41.5%, 0.0%, 53.7%

YIQ

60.5, -43.8, 5.4

XYZ

5.73, 5.73, 17.94

CIE Lab

28.73, 3.23, -32.53

CIE Luv

28.73, -15.10, -42.51

Hunter Lab

23.95, 2.14, -31.41

Decimal

1459574

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Honorable Blue Dark Royal Blue Patriot Blue Midnight Sonata

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Honorable Blue Florentine Lapis Blue Dart Victoria Blue

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Honorable Blue Hardy Clay Valise Orange Juice

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