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Sherwin-Williams Georgian Revival BlueSW 7609 · #5B8D9F · LRV 24

Georgian Revival Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 7609 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS GEORGIAN REVIVAL BLUE
RGB 91, 141, 159LRV 24

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameGeorgian Revival Blue
SKUSW 7609
Hex#5B8D9F
RGB91, 141, 159
HSL196°, 27%, 49%
LRV24
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Sherwin-Williams Georgian Revival Blue

With an LRV of 24, Georgian Revival Blue is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Georgian Revival Blue works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.

Closest matches by brand

11 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.18
All teal at Behr →
N480-5 · #6691A0 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 26
HDC-AC-23A · #5B909A · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 25
PPU14-04 · #698EA3 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 25
PPU14-4 · #698EA3 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 25

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.78
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
2062-40 · #548DA7 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 26
1658 · #618697 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 23

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All teal at Valspar →
P069 · #5C90A4 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 24.8
M347 · #5190A9 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 24.7
V104-4 · #5993A3 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 25.8
5001-6A · #618F99 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 24.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.18
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1158-5 · #528CAA · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 23
PPG1157-5 · #5693B2 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 26
PPG1152-5 · #648496 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 21

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.77
All teal at Glidden →
30BG 24/224 · #4D8D9E · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 24
30BG 23/124 · #698891 · ΔE 4.52 · LRV 23
PPG1158-5 · #528BAB · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 23

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.7
All teal at Dutch Boy →
234-6DB · #5A8C98 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 23
235-6DB · #488AA3 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 22
236-5DB · #4F91AF · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 25
HGSW 2353 · #5B92A2 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 25
HGSW 6501 · #5B92A2 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 25
HGSW 2363 · #5389A1 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 22
HGSW 6508 · #5389A1 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 22

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All teal at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5788 · #508FA2 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 22
DET554 · #618B97 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 24
DET562 · #648FA4 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 26
DE5795 · #6A8B98 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 22

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All teal at Farrow & Ball →
NO. G12 · #658FA3 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 25
NO. 90 · #6A92A6 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 26

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.92
All teal at Hirshfield's →
0667 · #659AA7 · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 30

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.92
All teal at Kompozit →
0667 · #659AA7 · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 29

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Georgian Revival Blue within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

SW 6501 · LRV 25
SW 2864 · LRV 22
SW 6508 · LRV 22
SW 6515 · LRV 25
SW 9058 · LRV 25
SW 7606 · LRV 26

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #5B8D9F in HSL space. Pair Georgian Revival Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#5B8D9F + #9F6D5B
TRIADIC
#5B8D9F · #9F5B8D · #8D9F5B
ANALOGOUS
#5B9F8F · #5B8D9F · #5B6B9F

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.65:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.76:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Sherwin-Williams Georgian Revival Blue Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Georgian Revival Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 7609 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Georgian Revival Blue

Behr has no exact twin of Georgian Revival Blue. The nearest is Cabana Blue (HDC-AC-23A) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cabana Blue swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Georgian Revival Blue

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Georgian Revival Blue is Blue Daisy (2062-40) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Daisy swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Georgian Revival Blue

Valspar's nearest match is Left Bank Blue (P069), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.8 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Georgian Revival Blue without repainting risk. See the full Left Bank Blue swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Georgian Revival Blue

PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Georgian Revival Blue. The nearest is Cosmopolitan (PPG1158-5) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmopolitan swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Georgian Revival Blue

At Glidden, the closest color to Georgian Revival Blue is Dark Westwind Blue (30BG 24/224) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Westwind Blue swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Georgian Revival Blue

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Georgian Revival Blue is Bay Harbor Blue (234-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Harbor Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Georgian Revival Blue

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Georgian Revival Blue is Manitou Blue (HGSW 2353) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Manitou Blue swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Georgian Revival Blue

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Georgian Revival Blue is Aegean Sea (DE5788) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 22 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aegean Sea swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Georgian Revival Blue

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Georgian Revival Blue is Yard Blue (NO. G12) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 24) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yard Blue swatch →

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