Blue Peacock
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Blue Peacock remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#014E4C
LRV
5.98
Blue Peacock in Real Rooms
Blue Peacock has a low LRV of 5.98 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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 bedroom, front door, kitchen cabinets and living room.
2 Bedroom Photos
To use Blue Peacock in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Bedroom walls in Blue Peacock create dramatic, jewel-toned elegance.
@creatingkasia
Blue Peacock walls establish luxury throughout the bedroom space.
@willow_lake_revival
2 Front Door Photos
Blue Peacock on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
The front door in Blue Peacock makes a vibrant design statement.
@natalieanncreates
The front door dressed in Blue Peacock becomes a focal point.
@heidinoelledesigns
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Blue Peacock cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinets painted Blue Peacock anchor the culinary space.
@youngqualityhomes
Blue Peacock cabinetry brings rich color to kitchen storage.
@youngqualityhomes
2 Living Room Photos
Choosing Blue Peacock for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
An accent wall in Blue Peacock commands attention in living rooms.
@meandmyinsanity
Living room walls in Blue Peacock create sophisticated drama.
@meandmyinsanity
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 6, Westhighland White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Really Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Green Bay the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 6 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Reverie Pink reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 6), opening up a space where Blue Peacock encloses it.
Feverish Pink reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 61 vs 6, Azalea Flower is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 6, Jaipur Pink is decisively the brighter choice.
Positive Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 30 vs 6, Coming Up Roses is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 6, Loveable is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Poseidon reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Really Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (13 vs 6) makes Maxi Teal the marginally brighter of the two.
Intense Teal reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.