Flyway
Flyway is a versatile Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5DB3D4
LRV
39.28
Flyway's Color Strip
Flyway is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sky Fall and Major Blue. The strip spans from Minor Blue at the lightest end to Jay Blue at the deepest. Strip 168 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Flyway in Real Rooms
Flyway has a medium-high LRV of 39.28 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 bathroom, front door, home office, bedroom, dining room, mudroom, patio, living room, house and kitchen.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Flyway provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Flyway — earthy bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Flyway is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.
bold front door featuring Flyway by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Flyway 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.
Sherwin-Williams Flyway in a neutral home office
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1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Flyway 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.
A boho bedroom painted in Flyway
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Flyway does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Flyway paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Mudroom Photo
The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Flyway makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.
Flyway paint in a tiny mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Using Flyway on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.
wabi-sabi patio featuring Flyway by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Flyway 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.
A contemporary living room painted in Flyway
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1 House Photo
Flyway is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Flyway color — eclectic house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Flyway can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Flyway — contemporary kitchen
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Coordinating Colors
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 39), opening up a space where Flyway encloses it.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 42 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Candid Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 10-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Flyway the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 39 vs 16, Flyway is decisively the brighter choice.
Flyway reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Chelsea Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Minor Blue reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 39), opening up a space where Flyway encloses it.
At LRV 63 vs 39, Something Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Blue Refrain reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 39), opening up a space where Flyway encloses it.