Denim
SW 6523 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Denim SW 6523 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#506B84
LRV
14
Family
Blue
SW 6523
Color profile
Light value
14 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 14, Denim is a dark teal that absorbs most light. Denim carries a cool undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Denim under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 14 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around DenimThis colorDenimSherwin-Williams · SW 6523
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Tap any color to compareDenim vs Revel Blue
14LRV14
#506B84Hex#4C6B8A
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Denim vs Azure Tide
14LRV12
#506B84Hex#436585
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Denim vs Distance
14LRV15
#506B84Hex#5D6F7F
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Denim vs Luxe Blue
14LRV13
#506B84Hex#516582
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Denim vs Inky Blue
14LRV15
#506B84Hex#4E7287
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Denim vs Down Pour
14LRV15
#506B84Hex#43718B
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Denim vs Santorini Blue
14LRV14
#506B84Hex#416D83
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Denim vs Lupine
14LRV16
#506B84Hex#4E739F
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Denim vs Smoky Blue
14LRV15
#506B84Hex#596E79
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Denim vs Needlepoint Navy
14LRV13
#506B84Hex#546670
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDenim vs Thundering Clouds
14LRV15
#506B84Hex#576F85
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Thundering Clouds is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Denim.
Denim vs Aurora Borealis
14LRV14
#506B84Hex#536984
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Aurora Borealis is very close match · leans redder compared with Denim.
Denim vs Neptune Blue
14LRV15
#506B84Hex#4E6F87
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Neptune Blue is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Denim.
Denim vs Sailor's Bay
14LRV15
#506B84Hex#496F8E
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Sailor's Bay is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Denim.
Denim vs Blue Fjord
14LRV12
#506B84Hex#4C6177
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Blue Fjord is close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Denim.
Denim vs Bedford Blue
14LRV17
#506B84Hex#4E738C
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bedford Blue is close match · 4 points lighter · leans greener compared with Denim.
Denim vs Stained Glass
14LRV13
#506B84Hex#556682
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Stained Glass is close match · leans redder compared with Denim.
Denim vs Georgian Bay
14LRV17
#506B84Hex#537284
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Georgian Bay is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Denim.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Denim?
Denim (SW 6523) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 14, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Denim a warm or cool color?
Denim has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Denim be used outside?
Yes, Denim is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Denim from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Denim is Thundering Clouds (4005-4B) by Valspar, very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6523
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