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Blustery Sky

We've categorized Blustery Sky as a versatile Blue 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 14 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#6F848C

LRV

21.71

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Light Reflectance Value
21.71
Medium
TemperatureCool
SaturationMuted
Collection

Blustery Sky's Color Strip

Blustery Sky is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Debonair and Waterloo. The strip spans from Lullaby at the lightest end to Moscow Midnight at the deepest. Strip 221 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Blustery Sky in Real Rooms

Blustery Sky has a medium LRV of 21.71 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen cabinets, house, bedroom and misc.

7 Living Room Photos

Choosing Blustery Sky 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.

Sw 9140 Accent Wall

Living room accent wall in cool Blustery Sky creates visual depth.

@ashlynduty

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Blustery Sky brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Sherwin Williams Blustery Sky kitchen cabinets color

Kitchen cabinetry in Blustery Sky brightens the entire cooking space.

@w_designinteriors

Sw 9140 Kitchen Cabinets

Painted cabinets in Blustery Sky modernize the kitchen's classic design.

@paigesprojects

2 House Photos

Using Blustery Sky 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.

Blustery Sky Exterior

Exterior painted in atmospheric Blustery Sky commands curb appeal.

@fishionistalife

Exterior

House siding in serene Blustery Sky frames the home beautifully.

@jlv_creative

2 Bedroom Photos

The bedroom is where Blustery Sky really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

Blustery Sky Kidsroom

Children's bedroom features Blustery Sky walls with bright natural light.

@sarah_lyn_harrington

Blustery Sky Kidsroom

Soft Blustery Sky walls create a peaceful bedroom retreat space.

@sarah_lyn_harrington

1 Misc Photo

Blustery Sky shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Sw Blustery Sky Painted Storage

Storage cabinet painted in Blustery Sky adds organized charm.

@jldesigntn

Coordinating Colors

Blustery Sky
Mountain Air
Blustery Sky vs Mountain Air
Blustery Sky
Mountain Air
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Mountain Air
6224 · LRV 73

Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.

Blustery Sky
Nuance
Blustery Sky vs Nuance
Blustery Sky
Nuance
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Nuance
7049 · LRV 74

Nuance reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.

Blustery Sky
Gray Area
Blustery Sky vs Gray Area
Blustery Sky
Gray Area
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Gray Area
7052 · LRV 39

At LRV 39 vs 22, Gray Area is decisively the brighter choice.

Trim Color

Blustery Sky
Mountain Air
Blustery Sky vs Mountain Air
Blustery Sky
Mountain Air
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Mountain Air
6224 · LRV 73

Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.

Similar Colors

Blustery Sky
Labradorite
Blustery Sky vs Labradorite
Blustery Sky
Labradorite
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Labradorite
7619 · LRV 19

A 3-point LRV gap (22 vs 19) makes Blustery Sky the marginally brighter of the two.

Blustery Sky
Refuge
Blustery Sky vs Refuge
Blustery Sky
Refuge
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Refuge
6228 · LRV 19

With LRVs of 22 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blustery Sky
Bracing Blue
Blustery Sky vs Bracing Blue
Blustery Sky
Bracing Blue
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Bracing Blue
6242 · LRV 25

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blustery Sky
Storm Cloud
Blustery Sky vs Storm Cloud
Blustery Sky
Storm Cloud
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Storm Cloud
6249 · LRV 23

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blustery Sky
Foggy Day
Blustery Sky vs Foggy Day
Blustery Sky
Foggy Day
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blustery Sky
Smoky Azurite
Blustery Sky vs Smoky Azurite
Blustery Sky
Smoky Azurite
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Smoky Azurite reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blustery Sky
Portsmouth
Blustery Sky vs Portsmouth
Blustery Sky
Portsmouth
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Portsmouth
9644 · LRV 22

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blustery Sky
Downing Slate
Blustery Sky vs Downing Slate
Blustery Sky
Downing Slate
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Downing Slate
2819 · LRV 21

With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blustery Sky
Scattered Showers
Blustery Sky vs Scattered Showers
Blustery Sky
Scattered Showers
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Scattered Showers
9559 · LRV 22

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blustery Sky
Mediterranean
Blustery Sky vs Mediterranean
Blustery Sky
Mediterranean
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Mediterranean
7617 · LRV 18

A 4-point LRV gap (22 vs 18) makes Blustery Sky the marginally brighter of the two.

Complementary Colors

Blustery Sky
Blustery Sky vs Mauve Tinge
Blustery Sky
Mauve Tinge
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Mauve Tinge
6280 · LRV 76

Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.

Blustery Sky
Studio Mauve
Blustery Sky vs Studio Mauve
Blustery Sky
Studio Mauve
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Studio Mauve
0062 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 22, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.

Blustery Sky
Truly Taupe
Blustery Sky vs Truly Taupe
Blustery Sky
Truly Taupe
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Truly Taupe
6038 · LRV 35

Truly Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.

Blustery Sky
Heavenly White
Blustery Sky vs Heavenly White
Blustery Sky
Heavenly White
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Heavenly White
6553 · LRV 81

Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.

Blustery Sky
Blustery Sky vs Original White
Blustery Sky
Original White
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Original White
7077 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 22, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.

Blustery Sky
Blustery Sky vs Palisade
Blustery Sky
Palisade
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Palisade
7635 · LRV 35

At LRV 35 vs 22, Palisade is decisively the brighter choice.

Blustery Sky
Griffin
Blustery Sky vs Griffin
Blustery Sky
Griffin
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Griffin
7026 · LRV 13

A 9-point LRV gap (22 vs 13) makes Blustery Sky the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Blustery Sky
Jubilee
Blustery Sky vs Jubilee
Blustery Sky
Jubilee
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Jubilee
6248 · LRV 45

Jubilee reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.

Blustery Sky
Stardew
Blustery Sky vs Stardew
Blustery Sky
Stardew
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Stardew
9138 · LRV 43

Stardew reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.

Blustery Sky
Morning at Sea
Blustery Sky vs Morning at Sea
Blustery Sky
Morning at Sea
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Morning at Sea
9634 · LRV 29

Morning at Sea reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blustery Sky
Debonair
Blustery Sky vs Debonair
Blustery Sky
Debonair
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Debonair
9139 · LRV 34

Debonair reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.

Blustery Sky
Whirlpool
Blustery Sky vs Whirlpool
Blustery Sky
Whirlpool
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Whirlpool
9135 · LRV 29

Whirlpool reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Blustery Sky
Mount Etna
Blustery Sky vs Mount Etna
Blustery Sky
Mount Etna
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Mount Etna
7625 · LRV 6

Blustery Sky reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.

Blustery Sky
Tarragon
Blustery Sky vs Tarragon
Blustery Sky
Tarragon
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Tarragon
9660 · LRV 7

Blustery Sky reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.

Blustery Sky
Labradorite
Blustery Sky vs Labradorite
Blustery Sky
Labradorite
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Labradorite
7619 · LRV 19

A 3-point LRV gap (22 vs 19) makes Blustery Sky the marginally brighter of the two.

Blustery Sky
Rain Cloud
Blustery Sky vs Rain Cloud
Blustery Sky
Rain Cloud
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Rain Cloud
9639 · LRV 11

Blustery Sky reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blustery Sky
Slate Tile
Blustery Sky vs Slate Tile
Blustery Sky
Slate Tile
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Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
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Slate Tile
7624 · LRV 15

Blustery Sky reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#6F848C
RGB111, 132, 140
HSL197° 12% 49%
CMYK21 6 0 45
CIE LabL: 53.8 a: -5.7 b: -6.8
XYZX: 19.54 Y: 21.77 Z: 27.98
Strip221 pos. C5