Mesmerize
Sherwin-Williams Mesmerize (6544) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its midtone saturation balances color with restraint, so the hue can register without overwhelming nearby finishes. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#5D657BLRV
12.99
Mesmerize's Color Strip
Mesmerize is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Soulful Blue and Majestic Purple. The strip spans from Starry Night at the lightest end to Majestic Purple at the deepest. As part of strip 187, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 13, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 86 vs 13, Westhighland White is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 72 vs 13, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Mesmerize reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 13), opening up a space where Mesmerize encloses it.
Warm Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 36 vs 13, Intellectual Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Soulful Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Dusty Heather reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 13), opening up a space where Mesmerize encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (13 vs 4) makes Mesmerize the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (13 vs 6) makes Mesmerize the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (13 vs 9) makes Mesmerize the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This deep, jewel-toned purple draws you into an intimate reverie with its cool, slightly blue undertones and hypnotic depth. Perfect for creating an enveloping sanctuary in bedrooms or studies, it pairs beautifully with gold accents and warm metallics for a luxurious contrast.