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Debonair

With a focus on versatile tones, Debonair (9139) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 88 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#90A0A6

LRV

33.86

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Light Reflectance Value
33.86
Medium
TemperatureCool
SaturationMuted

Debonair's Color Strip

Debonair is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Stardew and Blustery Sky. The strip spans from Lullaby at the lightest end to Moscow Midnight at the deepest. Strip 221 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

Debonair in Real Rooms

Debonair has a medium LRV of 33.86 — 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, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, bathroom, home office, house, front door, misc and kitchen.

13 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Debonair 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.

Debonair SW 9139 living room

Living room walls wrapped in Debonair gray offer calm, neutral sophistication.

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19 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Debonair reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Debonair

Bedside walls painted Debonair create a serene, restful sleeping environment.

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19 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The way Debonair interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.

Debonair SW 9139 kitchen cabinets

Kitchen cabinetry finished in Debonair provides modern, understated elegance throughout.

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19 Bathroom Photos

Using Debonair on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Sherwin Williams Debonair bathroom

Bathroom vanity framed by Debonair walls feels spa-like and refreshing.

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5 Home Office Photos

Debonair in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.

Gray home office in Debonair by Sherwin Williams

Workspace walls in Debonair gray enhance focus without visual distraction.

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Accent wall in Debonair brings calm focus to a home office workspace.

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Wall color Debonair provides a serene backdrop for a productive desk setup.

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Workspace walls in Debonair create a calm backdrop for focused work.

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Built-in shelving painted Debonair provides organized storage in this office.

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1 House Photo

On the exterior, Debonair holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

SW 9139 house inspiration

Exterior siding finished in Debonair presents clean, contemporary curb appeal.

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5 Front Door Photos

A front door in Debonair changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

Debonair front door color review

Front door painted Debonair contrasts beautifully with surrounding architectural elements.

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Front entry door in Debonair welcomes visitors with a sophisticated, refined aesthetic.

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Wooden entry door painted Debonair stands out against white siding and black shutters.

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Front Door

Paneled door in Debonair creates a distinguished entrance for this traditional home.

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Front Door

Double doors in Debonair frame the main entrance with architectural symmetry and presence.

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6 Misc Photos

These photos show Debonair 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.

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An accent wall in Debonair anchors the room with sophisticated depth.

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1 Kitchen Photo

In a modern kitchen, Debonair provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

SW Debonair kitchen color

Kitchen cabinetry in Debonair pairs beautifully with natural wood countertops.

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Color Codes

HEX#90A0A6
RGB144, 160, 166
HSL196° 11% 61%
CMYK13 4 0 35
CIE LabL: 64.8 a: -4.4 b: -5.0
XYZX: 30.95 Y: 33.82 Z: 40.97
Strip221 pos. C4