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Georgian Revival Blue

SW 7609 · #5B8D9F · LRV 24 · cool blue-green tone

SW 7609 · #5B8D9F · LRV 24 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.

Georgian Revival BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 7609
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Georgian Revival Blue
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7609 · #5B8D9F
Brand · codeSherwin-WilliamsSW 7609 · all Sherwin-Williams teals
LRV24Dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
Hex · RGB · HSL#5B8D9F · 91, 141, 159 · 196°, 27%, 49%Display values from the brand. Match it at another brand
Sheen we recommendEggshell on walls · satin on trim and cabinetsWhich sheen where, explained
Where it sits, light to dark
  1. 1Salamander6
  2. 2Hidden Gem14
  3. 3Georgian Revival Blue24
  4. 4Van Courtland Blue31
  5. 5Wythe Blue48
Undertone and depth

What Color Is Georgian Revival Blue, Really?

Georgian Revival Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Sherwin-Williams SW 7609 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.

Room by room

Best Rooms and Uses for Georgian Revival Blue

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.

Light by light

How Lighting Changes 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.

Test it in your light, not a showroom's

Most complaints about Georgian Revival Blue are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.

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Need It From Another Brand?

Any paint counter can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 7609 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.

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Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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.

Contrast, for text and signage
Black text on Georgian Revival Blue · 5.8 : 1 · passes AAWhite text on Georgian Revival Blue · 3.6 : 1 · large text only

WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.

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

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