Sherwin-Williams • 6523

Denim

Name: Sherwin-Williams Denim 6523
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Denim (6523) is a standout Purple in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 20 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#506B84

LRV

13.81

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Light Reflectance Value

13.81

Dark

TemperatureCool

SaturationMidtone

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Denim's Color Strip

Denim is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sporty Blue and Commodore. The strip spans from Hinting Blue at the lightest end to Commodore at the deepest. Strip 185 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

C1Hinting Blue C2Honest Blue C3Notable Hue C4Dyer's Woad C5Sporty Blue C6Denim

C7Commodore

Denim in Real Rooms

Denim has a low LRV of 13.81 — 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 Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen cabinets, front door, house and misc.

6 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Denim creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Denim blue walls anchor this living room with rich, sophisticated color.

@rogerandchris

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

For an island-only application, Denim provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.

Sherwin Williams Denim kitchen cabinets interior

Kitchen cabinetry painted in Denim delivers both style and durable cabinet finish.

@santanapaintingco

Denim-painted cabinet fronts transform the kitchen with rich blue-gray elegance.

@dkustu

1 Front Door Photo

The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Denim in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.

A front door painted Denim makes a striking architectural statement.

@mariannejeffrey

5 House Photos

The way Denim interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

Exterior siding in Denim creates curb appeal with sophisticated, modern color.

@glspainters

House exterior painted Denim showcases rich blue tones against natural landscaping.

@glspainters

Denim exterior paint wraps the home in timeless, elegant blue-gray hue.

@glspainters

House trim and siding in Denim provide striking contrast and contemporary appeal.

@blue_house_love

Exterior walls in Denim offer deep, weathered blue-gray character and charm.

@hillside.interiordesign

6 Misc Photos

Note how Denim is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.