Languid Blue
SW 6226 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Languid Blue SW 6226 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#A4B7BD
LRV
46
Family
Blue
SW 6226
Color profile
Light value
46 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Blue Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This gentle blue is the perfect backdrop for a lazy Sunday with loved ones. Slow down life’s hasty pace with this cool neutral in your living room or bedroom.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 46 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Languid BlueThis colorLanguid BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 6226
CoordinatingNuanceSherwin-Williams · SW 7049CoordinatingUrban JungleSherwin-Williams · SW 9117CoordinatingMountain AirSherwin-Williams · SW 6224Similar colors
Tap any color to compareLanguid Blue vs Dockside Blue
46LRV43
#A4B7BDHex#A0B3BC
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Languid Blue vs Aqua-Sphere
46LRV41
#A4B7BDHex#9CB0B3
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Languid Blue vs Faded Flaxflower
46LRV44
#A4B7BDHex#9EB4C0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Languid Blue vs Stardew
46LRV43
#A4B7BDHex#A6B2B5
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Languid Blue vs French Moire
46LRV47
#A4B7BDHex#9FBBC3
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Languid Blue vs Interesting Aqua
46LRV41
#A4B7BDHex#9BAFB2
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Languid Blue vs Rain
46LRV49
#A4B7BDHex#ABBEBF
BlueFamilyTeal
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Languid Blue vs Breezy
46LRV41
#A4B7BDHex#A0AEAF
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Languid Blue vs Windy Blue
46LRV48
#A4B7BDHex#AABAC6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Languid Blue vs Lakeside
46LRV47
#A4B7BDHex#ADB8C0
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareLanguid Blue vs Matt on Monday
46LRV45
#A4B7BDHex#A4B7BE
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Matt on Monday is near-identical compared with Languid Blue.
Languid Blue vs Artisan Blue
46LRV45
#A4B7BDHex#A3B6BB
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Artisan Blue is near-identical compared with Languid Blue.
Languid Blue vs Santorini Blue
46LRV45
#A4B7BDHex#A2B4BA
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Santorini Blue is near-identical compared with Languid Blue.
Languid Blue vs Blue Fox
46LRV43
#A4B7BDHex#9FB2B8
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue Fox is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Languid Blue.
Languid Blue vs Ovation
46LRV43
#A4B7BDHex#9EB2B9
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Ovation is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Languid Blue.
Languid Blue vs Exhale
46LRV46
#A4B7BDHex#9FB8C1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Exhale is very close match · cooler compared with Languid Blue.
Languid Blue vs Blue By You
46LRV46
#A4B7BDHex#A0B7BA
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue By You is very close match · leans greener compared with Languid Blue.
Languid Blue vs Special Delivery
46LRV44
#A4B7BDHex#A5B2B7
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Special Delivery is very close match · 2 points darker · leans redder compared with Languid Blue.
Languid Blue vs Hazy No.CC6
46LRV52
#A4B7BDHex#AFC2C9
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Hazy No.CC6 is close match · 6 points lighter compared with Languid Blue.
Languid Blue vs Parma Gray
46LRV50
#A4B7BDHex#B0BEC6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Parma Gray is close match · 5 points lighter · leans redder compared with Languid Blue.
Languid Blue, answered
What is the LRV of Languid Blue?
Languid Blue (SW 6226) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 46, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Languid Blue a warm or cool color?
Languid Blue has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Languid Blue be used outside?
Yes, Languid Blue is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Languid Blue from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Languid Blue is Matt on Monday (8004-40C) by Valspar, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6226
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