Aviary Blue
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
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.
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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Kitchen cabinets in Aviary Blue make a bold, contemporary design statement.
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Cabinetry painted in Aviary Blue adds vibrant character to the kitchen.
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Kitchen cabinets in Aviary Blue provide striking color and modern appeal.
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Island cabinetry in Aviary Blue anchors the kitchen with coastal sophistication.
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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.
Exterior walls in Aviary Blue create distinctive curb appeal and visual interest.
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House siding in Aviary Blue brings modern elegance to the exterior.
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This home's exterior in Aviary Blue makes a confident, contemporary statement.
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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.
Painted furniture in Aviary Blue adds vibrant personality and visual impact.
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Furniture pieces in Aviary Blue bring bold, modern style to any room.
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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.
The barn door in Aviary Blue creates a striking focal point and charm.
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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.
Shiplap walls in Aviary Blue create a serene backdrop for this organized workspace.
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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.
An accent wall painted in Aviary Blue anchors the seating area gracefully.
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Coordinating Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (78 vs 73) makes Sky High the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (83 vs 73) makes Dover White the marginally brighter of the two.
Aviary Blue reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 46), opening up a space where Surfin' encloses it.
Trim Color
A 6-point LRV gap (78 vs 73) makes Sky High the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 73 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 73 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 73 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Aviary Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Aviary Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (77 vs 73) makes Bubble the marginally brighter of the two.
Bravo Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (73 vs 68) makes Aviary Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 73 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Aviary Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (76 vs 73) makes Mauve Tinge the marginally brighter of the two.
Aviary Blue reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 50), opening up a space where Studio Mauve encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 35, Aviary Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (81 vs 73) makes Heavenly White the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 74 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Aviary Blue reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 35), opening up a space where Palisade encloses it.
Aviary Blue reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 5), opening up a space where Bitter Chocolate encloses it.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 73 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
At LRV 73 vs 47, Aviary Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Aviary Blue reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 49), opening up a space where After the Rain encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 54, Aviary Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Aviary Blue reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 58), opening up a space where Cay encloses it.
Aviary Blue reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 60), opening up a space where Liquid Blue encloses it.