Blue Horizon
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Blue Horizon (6497) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. With an LRV of 77.7, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
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77.65
Blue Horizon's Color Strip
Blue Horizon is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Topsail and Bravo Blue. The strip spans from Sky High at the lightest end to Undercool at the deepest. Color strip 272 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Blue Horizon in Rooms
Follow Blue Horizon from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Home Office Photo
The transition between focused work and the rest of the home can draw different notes from Blue Horizon (6497). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Sherwin-Williams Blue Horizon in a neutral home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
Blue Horizon (6497) can change noticeably under gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
A modern luxury bedroom painted in Blue Horizon
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1 Dining Room Photo
Its place within Living Well hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let natural light, candles and pendant lighting and timber, table linen, glass and artwork guide the final sample decision.
Blue Horizon paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
The 1 front door image turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.
classy front door featuring Blue Horizon by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bathroom Photo
Its place within Living Well hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let window light, mirrors and focused task lighting and tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures guide the final sample decision.
Blue Horizon — coastal bathroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
The 1 kitchen image turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.
Blue Horizon — scandinavian kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Blue Horizon (6497) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
warm patio featuring Blue Horizon by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
The room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm can draw different notes from Blue Horizon (6497). The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Blue Horizon
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1 House Photo
1 house image trace Blue Horizon (6497) through the façade’s movement through sun, shade and season. Its place within Living Well hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Blue Horizon color — modern luxury house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
The 1 mudroom image turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.
Blue Horizon paint in a traditional mudroom
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 78 vs 49, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 78 vs 19, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 78 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 80 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 78 vs 77), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 78 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 80 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 78 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 78 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 79 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 46), opening up a space where Chaise Mauve encloses it.
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 3), opening up a space where Raisin encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 12, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 19), opening up a space where Rose Brocade encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 37, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 12), opening up a space where Alaea encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 34, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Faraway Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
At LRV 78 vs 52, Blue Horizon is decisively the brighter choice.
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 49), opening up a space where Aquaverde encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (78 vs 66) makes Blue Horizon the marginally brighter of the two.
Blue Horizon reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 57), opening up a space where Watery encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (78 vs 70) makes Blue Horizon the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This bright blue pastel will introduce a dreamy, cheerful mood to any space. Help its lighthearted tone stand out with a clear white like Pure White.
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