Luxe Blue
Luxe Blue is a genuinely dark Purple from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 13 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#516582
LRV
12.74
Luxe Blue's Color Strip
Luxe Blue is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Searching Blue and Dignified. The strip spans from Mild Blue at the lightest end to Dignified at the deepest. Strip 186 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Luxe Blue in Real Rooms
Luxe Blue has a low LRV of 12.74 — 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 misc, house, front door, living room and bedroom.
5 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Luxe Blue adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Walls in Luxe Blue establish a sophisticated, moody atmosphere.
@leonebrotherspainting
Luxe Blue paint brings depth and elegance to any room.
@leonebrotherspainting
Wall color in Luxe Blue creates a refined, dramatic backdrop.
@leonebrotherspainting
The sophisticated Luxe Blue tone transforms interiors with ease.
@fourrosehomes
Storage cabinet finished in Luxe Blue adds depth to the space.
@hartsofthehome
4 House Photos
Luxe Blue 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.
Exterior walls in Luxe Blue give this house striking, modern appeal.
@ortegapainterscorp
Horizontal siding wraps this home in a sophisticated Luxe Blue.
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Exterior clapboard showcases a rich Luxe Blue finish.
@herbertpainting
Brick exterior pairs beautifully with deep Luxe Blue trim.
@nash.painting
1 Front Door Photo
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Luxe Blue 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.
Front entry door painted in Luxe Blue makes a bold statement.
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Luxe 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.
Fireplace wall glows with Luxe Blue paint and warm wood tones.
@ourboiseremodel
2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Luxe Blue is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Bedroom walls draped in Luxe Blue create a serene retreat.
@fortunatefinishes
Accent wall in Luxe Blue anchors the bedroom design.
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Coordinating Colors
Rarified Air reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 13), opening up a space where Luxe Blue encloses it.
Drift of Mist reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 13), opening up a space where Luxe Blue encloses it.
Serengeti Grass reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 13), opening up a space where Luxe Blue encloses it.
Trim Color
Rarified Air reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 13), opening up a space where Luxe Blue encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 35 vs 13, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 13, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 13), opening up a space where Luxe Blue encloses it.
Warm Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 29 vs 13, Dried Lavender is decisively the brighter choice.
Searching Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Bluesy Note reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 13), opening up a space where Luxe Blue encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (13 vs 3) makes Luxe Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 8) makes Luxe Blue the marginally brighter of the two.