Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Notable Hue |
| SKU | SW 6521 |
| Hex | #8BA7BB |
| RGB | 139, 167, 187 |
| HSL | 205°, 26%, 64% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Sherwin-Williams Notable Hue
Notable Hue sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Notable Hue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The 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 blue from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Notable Hue within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8BA7BB in HSL space. Pair Notable Hue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Notable Hue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Notable Hue 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 6521 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Notable Hue
At Behr, the closest color to Notable Hue is Paris (PPU14-08) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paris swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Notable Hue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Notable Hue. The nearest is Harlequin Blue (830) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Harlequin Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Notable Hue
The closest Valspar equivalent of Notable Hue is New Toile (T611). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 37). If Valspar is your counter, order New Toile and you'll get the same color. See the full New Toile swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Notable Hue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Kaleidoscope (PPG1160-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Notable Hue without repainting risk. See the full Kaleidoscope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Notable Hue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Notable Hue is Dresden Dream (PPG1155-5). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Dresden Dream and you'll get the same color. See the full Dresden Dream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Notable Hue
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Notable Hue is Grayed Cobalt (239-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Cobalt swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Notable Hue
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Notable Hue is Notable Hue (HGSW 2385). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Notable Hue and you'll get the same color. See the full Notable Hue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Notable Hue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Notable Hue is Silver Skate (DE5801) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Skate swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Notable Hue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Notable Hue. The nearest is Winter Solstice (JG-89) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Notable Hue
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Notable Hue is Kittiwake (NO. 307) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kittiwake swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Notable Hue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Notable Hue. The nearest is John's Blue (0617) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full John's Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Notable Hue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Notable Hue is John's Blue (0617) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full John's Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Notable Hue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Notable Hue is Bewilder (C2-732) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bewilder swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Notable Hue
Clare has no exact twin of Notable Hue. The nearest is Good Jeans (PNT100-LT-38) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good Jeans swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Notable Hue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Notable Hue is John's Blue (0617) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full John's Blue swatch →