Moody Blue
Moody Blue 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 20 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#7A9192
LRV
26.46
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.
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 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 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.
Storage unit painted deep Moody Blue creates striking visual interest.
@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.
Living room walls in rich Moody Blue define an elegant retreat.
@jgartisan
Accent walls painted Moody Blue deepen the living room's character.
@jgartisan
Living room walls painted in Moody Blue create a sophisticated, calming atmosphere.
@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.
Kitchen cabinets in Moody Blue provide timeless color and style.
@vitali_remodeling
Kitchen cabinets in Moody Blue anchor the space with bold sophistication.
@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.
Bathroom vanity and walls feature Moody Blue for a spa-like retreat.
@coastalpaintingservicesllc
Moody Blue walls transform the bathroom into a serene, intimate space.
@tannerdesignco
Shower surround and walls glow with Moody Blue's rich, deep tone.
@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.
Dining room walls in Moody Blue deepen the evening entertaining experience.
@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.
Exterior siding painted Moody Blue creates striking curb appeal and distinction.
@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.
Bedroom walls painted Moody Blue encourage restful sleep and relaxation.
@diy_zack
Master bedroom features Moody Blue walls creating a luxurious sanctuary.
@diy_zack
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 26, Topsail is decisively the brighter choice.
Restful White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 26), opening up a space where Moody Blue encloses it.
Ecru reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 26), opening up a space where Moody Blue encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 75 vs 26, Topsail is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Tranquil Aqua reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Delft reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 26), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Moody Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 26 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (26 vs 22) makes Moody Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 26, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 26), opening up a space where Moody Blue encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (35 vs 26) makes Truly Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Moody Blue reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 5), opening up a space where Bitter Chocolate encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 26, Vaguely Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 26 vs 4, Moody Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Samovar Silver reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 26), opening up a space where Moody Blue encloses it.
At LRV 46 vs 26, Mineral is decisively the brighter choice.
Uncertain Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 26), opening up a space where Moody Blue encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 26, Dutch Tile Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Breezy reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 26), opening up a space where Moody Blue encloses it.
Darker Colors
Moody Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 26 vs 10, Moody Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Moody Blue reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 14), opening up a space where Mountain Pass encloses it.
Moody Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.