Upward
SW 6239 · Sherwin-Williams
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LRV
57
Family
Gray
SW 6239
Color profile
Light value
57 · Light
Undertone
Cool cool, blue cast
Family
Gray Also reads blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This denim blue with calm gray undertones will have you dreamily adrift in the stratosphere. Pair this light neutral with a cool pastel to complete the effect.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 57 Light · reflects plenty of light and keeps a room open
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around UpwardThis colorUpwardSherwin-Williams · SW 6239
CoordinatingExtra WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7006CoordinatingNatural LinenSherwin-Williams · SW 9109CoordinatingIcicleSherwin-Williams · SW 6238Similar colors
Tap any color to compareUpward vs Icy
57LRV56
#BFC9D0Hex#BBC7D2
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue lean
Upward vs Mild Blue
57LRV65
#BFC9D0Hex#CBD5DB
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Upward vs Krypton
57LRV52
#BFC9D0Hex#B8C0C3
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Upward vs Daydream
57LRV54
#BFC9D0Hex#BDC3CD
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, violet cast
Upward vs Sleepy Hollow
57LRV57
#BFC9D0Hex#B7C9D1
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue lean
Upward vs North Star
57LRV62
#BFC9D0Hex#CAD0D2
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Upward vs Sleepy Blue
57LRV58
#BFC9D0Hex#BCCBCE
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Upward vs Icelandic
57LRV67
#BFC9D0Hex#CBD8E1
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue lean
Upward vs Lazy Gray
57LRV53
#BFC9D0Hex#BEC1C3
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Upward vs Evening Shadow
57LRV60
#BFC9D0Hex#C9CCCD
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareUpward vs Iced Slate
57LRV58
#BFC9D0Hex#C1CAD1
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Iced Slate is near-identical compared with Upward.
Upward vs Misty Harbor
57LRV60
#BFC9D0Hex#C4CCD3
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Misty Harbor is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Upward.
Upward vs Mt. Rainier Gray
57LRV59
#BFC9D0Hex#C1CDD3
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Mt. Rainier Gray is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Upward.
Upward vs Steampunk Gray
57LRV54
#BFC9D0Hex#BBC3CA
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Steampunk Gray is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Upward.
Upward vs Icicles
57LRV55
#BFC9D0Hex#BCC5C9
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Icicles is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Upward.
Upward vs Keepsakes
57LRV61
#BFC9D0Hex#C0CED6
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue lean
Keepsakes is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Upward.
Upward vs Blue Dolphin
57LRV55
#BFC9D0Hex#BCC5CF
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue lean
Blue Dolphin is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Upward.
Upward vs Kakelugn
57LRV62
#BFC9D0Hex#C5D1D8
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Kakelugn is very close match · 5 points lighter compared with Upward.
Upward vs Flowing Breeze
57LRV55
#BFC9D0Hex#B9C6CB
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Flowing Breeze is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Upward.
Upward vs Parma Gray
57LRV50
#BFC9D0Hex#B0BEC6
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue lean
Parma Gray is close match · 7 points darker compared with Upward.
Upward, answered
What is the LRV of Upward?
Upward (SW 6239) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 57, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is Upward a warm or cool color?
Upward has a cool undertone (cool, blue cast).
Can Upward be used outside?
Yes, Upward is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Upward from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Upward is Iced Slate (2130-60) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical.
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