Sherwin-Williams • 6778

Aviary Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Aviary Blue 6778
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Aviary Blue is a bright and airy Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 12 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#C6E3E8

LRV

72.65

Light Reflectance Value

72.65

light

Temperaturecool

SaturationBright

Collection

Living Well

Aviary Blue's Color Strip

Aviary Blue is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 166, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Aviary Blue

C2Liquid Blue C3After the Rain C4Nautilus C5Jamaica Bay C6Cruising C7Amalfi

Aviary Blue in Real Rooms

Aviary Blue has a high LRV of 72.65 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, house, misc, front door, home office and living room.

4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On kitchen cabinets, Aviary Blue adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.

Aviary Blue kitchen cabinets paint

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SW Aviary Blue kitchen cabinets

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SW Aviary Blue kitchen cabinets color

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Aviary Blue kitchen cabinets color

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3 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Aviary Blue has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

SW 6778 exterior color

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SW Aviary Blue exterior paint review

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SW Aviary Blue exterior color

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2 Misc Photos

These photos show Aviary Blue in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

SW 6778 painted furniture color

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Aviary Blue painted furniture color

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1 Front Door Photo

Choosing Aviary Blue for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

SW Aviary Blue barn door color

@bwg_home_decor

1 Home Office Photo

To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Aviary Blue on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.

SW Aviary Blue home office paint review

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1 Living Room Photo

In a living room, Aviary Blue acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.