Notable Hue
SW 6521 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Notable Hue SW 6521 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#8BA7BB
LRV
37
Family
Blue
SW 6521
Color profile
Light value
37 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Blue Also reads purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“It’s hard to miss this midtone violet and its fun and refreshing vibe. Consider it in a bathroom or bedroom and create a gently playful getaway.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 37 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Notable HueThis colorNotable HueSherwin-Williams · SW 6521
CoordinatingSummer WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7557CoordinatingInventive OrangeSherwin-Williams · SW 6633CoordinatingRarified AirSherwin-Williams · SW 6525Similar colors
Tap any color to compareNotable Hue vs Baby Blue Eyes
37LRV34
#8BA7BBHex#83A2B4
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Notable Hue vs Cosmos
37LRV38
#8BA7BBHex#8EA9C2
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Notable Hue vs Favorite Jeans
37LRV35
#8BA7BBHex#8AA3B1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Notable Hue vs Aleutian
37LRV39
#8BA7BBHex#98A9B7
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Notable Hue vs Adrift
37LRV37
#8BA7BBHex#87AAB9
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Notable Hue vs Daphne
37LRV32
#8BA7BBHex#899CAA
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Notable Hue vs Respite
37LRV43
#8BA7BBHex#97B4C3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Notable Hue vs Resolute Blue
37LRV40
#8BA7BBHex#85B0C4
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Notable Hue vs Solitude
37LRV38
#8BA7BBHex#99A7B8
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Notable Hue vs Dyer's Woad
37LRV30
#8BA7BBHex#7B99B0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareNotable Hue vs New Toile
37LRV36
#8BA7BBHex#8DA6B9
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
New Toile is near-identical compared with Notable Hue.
Notable Hue vs Dresden Dream
37LRV38
#8BA7BBHex#8EA7B9
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dresden Dream is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Notable Hue.
Notable Hue vs Kaleidoscope
37LRV38
#8BA7BBHex#8DA8BE
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Kaleidoscope is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Notable Hue.
Notable Hue vs Coventry Blue
37LRV36
#8BA7BBHex#88A7BA
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Coventry Blue is very close match compared with Notable Hue.
Notable Hue vs Denim Wash
37LRV35
#8BA7BBHex#85A0B6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Denim Wash is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Notable Hue.
Notable Hue vs Colonial Blue
37LRV35
#8BA7BBHex#81A2B6
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Colonial Blue is very close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Notable Hue.
Notable Hue vs Chilly Blue
37LRV39
#8BA7BBHex#8AAEC3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Chilly Blue is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Notable Hue.
Notable Hue vs Ombre Blue
37LRV41
#8BA7BBHex#99ADBD
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Ombre Blue is close match · 4 points lighter · warmer compared with Notable Hue.
Notable Hue vs Kittiwake
37LRV40
#8BA7BBHex#98ACBA
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Kittiwake is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Notable Hue.
Notable Hue vs Lulworth Blue
37LRV45
#8BA7BBHex#9EB6C8
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Lulworth Blue is close match · 8 points lighter · warmer compared with Notable Hue.
Notable Hue, answered
What is the LRV of Notable Hue?
Notable Hue (SW 6521) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 37, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Notable Hue a warm or cool color?
Notable Hue has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Notable Hue be used outside?
Yes, Notable Hue is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Notable Hue from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Notable Hue is New Toile (T611) by Valspar, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6521
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