Hyper Blue
We've categorized Hyper Blue as a genuinely dark Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#015F97
LRV
9.62
Hyper Blue's Color Strip
Hyper Blue is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 161 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Hyper Blue in Real Rooms
Hyper Blue has a low LRV of 9.62 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, bedroom, bathroom, home office, mudroom, patio, kitchen, living room, house and dining room.
1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Hyper Blue makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
cottagecore front door featuring Hyper Blue by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
Hyper Blue creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A industrial bedroom painted in Hyper Blue
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1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Hyper Blue has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Hyper Blue — modern luxury bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Hyper Blue helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
Sherwin-Williams Hyper Blue in a contemporary home office
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Hyper Blue creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Hyper Blue paint in a neutral mudroom
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1 Patio Photo
Hyper Blue is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.
mediterranean patio featuring Hyper Blue by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Hyper 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.
Hyper Blue — industrial kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Hyper 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.
A cozy living room painted in Hyper Blue
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1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Hyper Blue is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Hyper Blue color — traditional house inspiration
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Hyper Blue, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Hyper Blue — elegant dining room
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 10, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Big Chill reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 10), opening up a space where Hyper Blue encloses it.
Ellie Gray reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 10), opening up a space where Hyper Blue encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 84 vs 10, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Blue Chip reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Hyper Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Raucous Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 68 vs 10, Blushing is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 67 vs 10, Creamery is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 10, Bakelite Gold is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 37 vs 10, Honeycomb is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 10, Ceremonial Gold is decisively the brighter choice.
August Moon reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 10), opening up a space where Hyper Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Blue Plate reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 24 vs 10, Dynamic Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Blue Chip reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Hyper Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (10 vs 5) makes Hyper Blue the marginally brighter of the two.