Ionian
Ionian 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 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#368976
LRV
19.97
Ionian's Color Strip
Ionian is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Jargon Jade and Starboard. The strip spans from Waterfall at the lightest end to Starboard at the deepest. Strip 162 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Ionian in Real Rooms
Ionian has a medium LRV of 19.97 — 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 bathroom.
2 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Ionian 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.
Bathroom vanity adds character in coastal Ionian.
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Vanity cabinetry gains sophistication in Ionian.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 79 vs 20, Embellished Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Kestrel White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 20), opening up a space where Ionian encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 79 vs 20, Embellished Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (20 vs 16) makes Ionian the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 79 vs 20, Whimsical White is decisively the brighter choice.
Chaise Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 20), opening up a space where Ionian encloses it.
Ruby Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (20 vs 17) makes Ionian the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 64 vs 20, Wallflower is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.