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Sherwin Williams

Soulful Blue

SW 6543

Soulful Blue is a medium-toned blue-gray from Sherwin-Williams with discernible purple undertones that give it a slightly violet cast under certain lighting. With an LRV of 20, it falls into the darker range, absorbing most of the light in a room and lending a substantial, grounded feel. This color functions well in bedrooms, home offices, or accent walls where a deeper backdrop is appropriate.

It pairs effectively with Sherwin-Williams Silver Strand for a lighter contrast, Agreeable Gray on trim, North Star in hallways, Mythical for tonal depth, and Urbane Bronze as a complementary warm neutral.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6543

Soulful 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 Soulful Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

225°

Blue Family

Lightness

51%

Medium

Saturation

11%

Very Muted

LRV

20.0
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
#757C91
RGB Decimal
117, 124, 145
RGB Percent
45.9%, 48.6%, 56.9%
HSL
225.0, 11.3%, 51.4%
HSV
225.0, 19.3%, 56.9%
CMYK
19.3%, 14.5%, 0.0%, 43.1%
YIQ
124.3, -10.9, 5.1
XYZ
19.65, 20.24, 29.66
CIE Lab
52.11, 2.10, -12.22
CIE Luv
52.11, -4.83, -17.91
Hunter Lab
44.99, 1.70, -10.89
Decimal
7699601

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Soulful BlueMesmerizeBlue GaspeBall Gown

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Soulful BlueDusty HeatherGlitterWayward Winds

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Soulful BlueTavern GrayAsphaltTea Bag

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Soulful BlueSolitaireVan Courtland BlueCupid's Dart

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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