Bluesy Note
We've categorized Bluesy Note as a versatile Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#7C9AB5
LRV
30.72
Bluesy Note's Color Strip
Bluesy Note is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cosmos and Scanda. The strip spans from Icelandic at the lightest end to Indigo at the deepest. Strip 178 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Bluesy Note in Real Rooms
Bluesy Note has a medium LRV of 30.72 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, bedroom, home office, bathroom, dining room, mudroom, patio, house, living room and kitchen.
1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Bluesy Note rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
rustic modern front door featuring Bluesy Note by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Bluesy Note suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A boho bedroom painted in Bluesy Note
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Bluesy Note 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.
Sherwin-Williams Bluesy Note in a warm home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Bluesy Note and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bluesy Note — moody bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Bluesy Note encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Bluesy Note paint in a art deco dining room
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1 Mudroom Photo
For smaller entries, Bluesy Note provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.
Bluesy Note paint in a rustic modern mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Bluesy Note is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
aesthetic patio featuring Bluesy Note by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
Using Bluesy Note on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Bluesy Note color — modern luxury house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
Bluesy Note anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
A scandinavian living room painted in Bluesy Note
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1 Kitchen Photo
Bluesy Note in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Bluesy Note — industrial kitchen
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Coordinating Colors
Rarified Air reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 31), opening up a space where Bluesy Note encloses it.
Alabaster reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 31), opening up a space where Bluesy Note encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (38 vs 31) makes Latte the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
Rarified Air reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 31), opening up a space where Bluesy Note encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 31 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (34 vs 31) makes Baby Blue Eyes the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 31) makes Notable Hue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (38 vs 31) makes Cosmos the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (31 vs 25) makes Bluesy Note the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 31), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 31 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (31 vs 24) makes Bluesy Note the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (35 vs 31) makes Truly Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 81 vs 31, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 31), opening up a space where Bluesy Note encloses it.
Palisade reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Bluesy Note reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 13), opening up a space where Griffin encloses it.
Bluesy Note reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 61 vs 31, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (34 vs 31) makes Baby Blue Eyes the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 31) makes Notable Hue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 43 vs 31, Respite is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 55 vs 31, Honest Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (38 vs 31) makes Cosmos the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (31 vs 25) makes Bluesy Note the marginally brighter of the two.
Bluesy Note reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 14), opening up a space where Revel Blue encloses it.
Bluesy Note reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 14), opening up a space where Denim encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (31 vs 24) makes Bluesy Note the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 31 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.