Sherwin-Williams • 6520

Honest Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Honest Blue 6520
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Honest Blue as a versatile and reflective Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#B2C7D3

LRV

54.87

Light Reflectance Value

54.87

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

Collection

Living Well

Honest Blue's Color Strip

Honest Blue is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Hinting Blue and Notable Hue. The strip spans from Hinting Blue at the lightest end to Commodore at the deepest. Color strip 185 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

C1Hinting Blue C2Honest Blue

C3Notable Hue C4Dyer's Woad C5Sporty Blue C6Denim C7Commodore

Honest Blue in Real Rooms

Honest Blue has a medium-high LRV of 54.87 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room, kitchen, living room, misc, house and bedroom.

1 Dining Room Photo

For an "all-day" dining room, Honest Blue is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.

Sw 6520 Dining Room

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1 Kitchen Photo

For smaller kitchens, Honest Blue 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.

Sherwin Williams Honest Blue Kitchen

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4 Living Room Photos

Choosing Honest Blue 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.

Living Room

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Sherwin Williams Honest Blue Living Room

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Honest Blue Living Room

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Sw Honest Blue Living Room

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2 Misc Photos

Note how Honest Blue 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.

Sw Honest Blue Ceiling

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Honest Blue Ceiling

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1 House Photo

Using Honest Blue 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.

Honest Blue Exterior

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1 Bedroom Photo

The bedroom is where Honest Blue 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.