Sherwin-Williams • 6221

Moody Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Moody Blue 6221
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Moody Blue is a versatile Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 20 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#7A9192

LRV

26.46

Light Reflectance Value

26.46

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

2015 Chrysalis 2022 Ephemera Urban Organic

Moody Blue's Color Strip

Moody Blue is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Delft and Riverway. The strip spans from Tradewind at the lightest end to Still Water at the deepest. Browsing strip 219 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Tradewind C2Rain C3Interesting Aqua C4Delft C5Moody Blue

C6Riverway C7Still Water

Moody Blue in Real Rooms

Moody Blue has a medium LRV of 26.46 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, living room, kitchen cabinets, bathroom, dining room, house and bedroom.

8 Misc Photos

More spaces painted in Moody Blue, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Moody Blue Painted Storage

@lynseysmithinteriors

3 Living Room Photos

Moody Blue works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

Sherwin Williams Moody Blue Living Room

@jgartisan

Sw Moody Blue Living Room

@jgartisan

Sherwin Williams Moody Blue Living Room

@completecustompaint

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Moody Blue on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Sherwin Williams Moody Blue Painted Cabinets

@vitali_remodeling

Kitchen Cabinets

@vitali_remodeling

3 Bathroom Photos

Moody Blue is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.

Sherwin Williams Moody Blue bathroom color

@coastalpaintingservicesllc

Bathroom

@tannerdesignco

Sw Moody Blue Bathroom

@tannerdesignco

1 Dining Room Photo

Pairing Moody Blue with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.

Sw Moody Blue Dining Room

@morrisdesignco

1 House Photo

Moody 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.

Sw Moody Blue Exterior

@lauren_harrell_design

2 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Moody Blue reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.