Sherwin Williams

Smoky Azurite

SW 9148

Smoky Azurite is a muted blue from Sherwin-Williams with gray undertones and a subtle green cast, giving it a complex, mineral-like quality. With an LRV of 25, it falls in the darker mid-range, providing noticeable depth without heavy saturation. The cool blue-green base reads differently depending on lighting conditions, shifting between slate blue and teal-gray throughout the day.

It is well suited for bedrooms, home offices, or feature walls in both modern and traditional settings. This color coordinates naturally with Sherwin-Williams Oyster White, Drift of Mist, Silver Strand, and deeper tones like Granite Peak or Anchors Aweigh.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9148

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2024 (the Convergence of Blues & Greens), Comfort Inn Scheme 1, Rise and Shine Scheme 1

Smoky Azurite 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 Smoky Azurite under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Smoky Azurite under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

202°

Cyan Family

Lightness

53%

Medium

Saturation

19%

Muted

LRV

25.0
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
#708D9E
RGB Decimal
112, 141, 158
RGB Percent
43.9%, 55.3%, 62.0%
HSL
202.2, 19.2%, 52.9%
HSV
202.2, 29.1%, 62.0%
CMYK
29.1%, 10.8%, 0.0%, 38.0%
YIQ
134.3, -22.8, -0.8
XYZ
22.38, 24.96, 35.99
CIE Lab
57.04, -6.08, -12.35
CIE Luv
57.04, -15.21, -17.25
Hunter Lab
49.96, -4.97, -11.33
Decimal
7376286

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