Sherwin-Williams blue paint colors
92 blue paint colors from the ColorSnap deck. LRV ranges from 64 (lightest) down to 3 (darkest). Click any swatch to see how it cross-matches at the 10 other US paint brands.
Blue is the most popular color for accent walls, kitchen islands, and front doors — and also the family with the widest spread, from pale dove-blues that read almost grey, to inky near-black navies, to saturated cobalts that read almost royal. Teal-leaning blues (the green-blue overlap) live next door in the Teal family.
All 92 blue paint colors from Sherwin-Williams
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Sherwin-Williams's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Sherwin-Williams blue paint colors by room
30 roomsRooms where blue paint commonly works. Each link jumps to that room's curated picks across every brand — Sherwin-Williams included — so you can compare Sherwin-Williams blue paint colors alongside the alternatives in context.
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About Sherwin-Williams blue paint colors
The Character of Sherwin-Williams Blues
Sherwin-Williams is best known for dependable, designer-trusted neutrals with predictable undertones, and that same steadiness carries into the blue family. This slice runs 75 colors deep, from soft, airy tints to inky near-blacks, so you can find a blue for almost any wall, ceiling, or trim job.
The range covers true blues, gray-leaning blues, and a few that drift toward green or plum. Examples in this slice include the pale, breezy Something Blue (SW 6800) and the deep, dramatic Endless Sea (SW 9150) and Danube (SW 6803). That spread means you can stay in one trusted brand whether you want a quiet backdrop or a bold statement.
How to Choose Using LRV
LRV (Light Reflectance Value) tells you how light or dark a color reads, on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). The blues in this slice span LRV 3 at the darkest to 63 at the lightest, so the number is your fastest way to predict how a color will behave on a real wall.
For bright, open rooms, lean toward higher LRVs like Something Blue (SW 6800) at 63 or Porch Ceiling (SW 9063) at 54. For mood and depth, drop lower: Resolute Blue (SW 6507) at 40 reads rich but livable, while Luxe Blue (SW 6537) at 13, Endless Sea (SW 9150) at 9, and Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) at 6 turn nearly black in low light. A simple rule: the lower the LRV, the more daylight the room needs to keep the color from going flat.
Best Rooms and Uses
Lighter blues like Something Blue (SW 6800) and Dyer's Woad (SW 9071) at LRV 30 work well on bedroom and living room walls where you want calm without a heavy feeling. Mid-range picks such as Resolute Blue (SW 6507) suit a home office, dining room, or an accent wall that should feel grounded but not cave-like.
The deepest blues earn their keep in smaller, intentional spaces. Endless Sea (SW 9150), Danube (SW 6803), and Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) look striking on a front door, kitchen island, built-ins, or a powder room. Porch Ceiling (SW 9063) is a natural fit overhead on a covered porch, where a soft blue ceiling is a long-standing American tradition.
Pairing With Trim, Ceiling, and Coordinating Colors
Sherwin-Williams blues pair cleanly with the brand's well-known whites and neutrals. Crisp white trim like Alabaster keeps a blue wall feeling fresh, while warmer neutrals such as Accessible Beige, Agreeable Gray, or Repose Gray soften a deep blue and keep a room from feeling cold.
For a layered look, pull a lighter and a darker blue from this same slice. A pale wall in Something Blue (SW 6800) with built-ins or a door in Naval or Endless Sea (SW 9150) reads intentional, not random. On ceilings, a low-contrast choice like Porch Ceiling (SW 9063) adds quiet color without competing with the walls below.
How These Colors Are Sold and Cross-Matched
Every Sherwin-Williams color is mixed to order. The store starts with a base and tints it to your chosen color, so a color being "in stock" really means the tint formula is ready, not that cans sit on a shelf. You buy at company-owned Sherwin-Williams stores or online, and you pick a paint line by quality: Cashmere (around $55/gal), SuperPaint (around $68), Duration (around $75), and Emerald (around $80). Those list prices are nominal because 30 to 40 percent sales run almost constantly, so it is worth waiting for a sale before you buy.
Because colors are mixed to order, you are not locked into one store. Any full-service paint counter can color-match a Sherwin-Williams blue like Resolute Blue (SW 6507) or Endless Sea (SW 9150) into another brand's base, and you can go the other direction too. If you are matching to the featured Kompozit deck or any other US brand, bring the SW code or a painted sample so the counter can scan and match it closely. Just note that the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams line sold at Lowe's is a separate, lower-tier brand and is not the same as these store-line colors.
Sherwin-Williams blue paint — frequently asked questions
How many blue paint colors does Sherwin-Williams have?+
This blue family slice includes 75 Sherwin-Williams colors. They range from light, airy tints down to deep, nearly black blues, so the family covers walls, trim, ceilings, doors, and accents.
What is the lightest and darkest blue in this range?+
By LRV, the lightest in this slice is Something Blue (SW 6800) at 63, and the darkest is Quixotic Plum (SW 6265) at 6. LRV measures how much light a color reflects, so higher numbers read brighter and lower numbers read deeper.
Which Sherwin-Williams blue is best for a dark, dramatic room?+
For real drama, look at the low-LRV options like Endless Sea (SW 9150) at 9, Luxe Blue (SW 6537) at 13, or Danube (SW 6803) at 16. These look fullest in rooms with good natural light or warm lamps, since low-LRV colors can go flat in dim spaces.
What trim color goes with a Sherwin-Williams blue wall?+
A clean white like Alabaster keeps a blue wall crisp, while warmer neutrals such as Accessible Beige or Agreeable Gray soften a deep blue. For a layered look, pair a light blue wall with a darker blue from this same slice on doors or built-ins.
Are Sherwin-Williams paint colors mixed to order?+
Yes. Every color is tinted to order from a base at the store, so there is no shelf of pre-made colored cans. You choose your color and your paint line, and the store mixes it on the spot.
Can I match a Sherwin-Williams blue to another brand like Kompozit?+
Yes. Because colors are mixed to order, most full-service paint counters can scan a Sherwin-Williams code or a painted sample and match it into another brand's base, including the Kompozit deck. Bring the SW code or a sample for the closest match in either direction.