Sherwin Williams

Resolute Blue

SW 6507

Resolute Blue by Sherwin-Williams is a medium-light blue with gray undertones, carrying an LRV of 40. The hex value #85B0C4 indicates a moderately saturated, cool blue that reads as steady rather than bright or vivid. At this reflectance level, it provides enough depth to define a room without making it feel dark.

This shade is applicable in bedrooms, bathrooms, and accent walls where a cool tone is appropriate. It pairs with Sherwin-Williams Extra White or Snowbound for trim contrast, and Agreeable Gray or Repose Gray offer warm-neutral balance. Topsail serves as a lighter analogous companion.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6507

Collection

Pottery Barn Collection 2024

Resolute Blue 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 Resolute Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

199°

Cyan Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

35%

Moderate

LRV

40.0
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
#85B0C4
RGB Decimal
133, 176, 196
RGB Percent
52.2%, 69.0%, 76.9%
HSL
199.0, 34.8%, 64.5%
HSV
199.0, 32.1%, 76.9%
CMYK
32.1%, 10.2%, 0.0%, 23.1%
YIQ
165.4, -32.1, -2.8
XYZ
35.16, 40.02, 58.10
CIE Lab
69.49, -9.54, -14.83
CIE Luv
69.49, -21.82, -21.25
Hunter Lab
63.26, -8.38, -14.75
Decimal
8761540

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