Niebla Azul
Niebla Azul is a versatile and reflective Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 19 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#B6C3C4
LRV
52.91
Niebla Azul's Color Strip
Niebla Azul is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Lullaby and Stardew. The strip spans from Lullaby at the lightest end to Moscow Midnight at the deepest. Color strip 221 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Niebla Azul in Real Rooms
Niebla Azul has a medium-high LRV of 52.91 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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, kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom.
8 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Niebla Azul provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Laundry room cabinets in Niebla Azul brighten the functional workspace.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Niebla Azul adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Kitchen cabinetry in Niebla Azul adds depth and modern appeal.
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4 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Niebla Azul is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Living room walls in Niebla Azul create an inviting, contemporary backdrop.
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The fireplace wall in Niebla Azul becomes a commanding architectural feature.
@themischiefmanor
Living room walls in Niebla Azul establish a modern, cohesive aesthetic.
@modernfloridahome
Niebla Azul paint wraps the living room in sophisticated, cool-toned comfort.
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2 Bathroom Photos
In the bathroom, Niebla Azul brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Bathroom walls in Niebla Azul offer a serene, spa-inspired retreat.
@onefortynorchard
Bathroom walls in Niebla Azul create a serene, spa-like atmosphere with soft blue tones.
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4 Bedroom Photos
Niebla Azul creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Bedroom accent wall painted in Niebla Azul adds calming depth above the bed.
@onefortynorchard
Soft Niebla Azul walls wrap around the bedroom, complementing natural wood furniture.
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Master bedroom walls in this muted blue shade provide a peaceful retreat.
@inspiredstylehome
Niebla Azul ceiling treatment draws the eye upward in this restful bedroom.
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Coordinating Colors
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 53), opening up a space where Niebla Azul encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 53, Greek Villa is decisively the brighter choice.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 15), opening up a space where Homburg Gray encloses it.
Trim Color
Mountain Air reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 53), opening up a space where Niebla Azul encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 53), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (58 vs 53) makes Sleepy Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 52), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Niebla Azul reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Tradewind reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 53), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 51), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Sleepy Hollow reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 53), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Niebla Azul reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 46), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 55 and 53, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (53 vs 48) makes Niebla Azul the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 53), opening up a space where Niebla Azul encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 53 vs 50), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 35), opening up a space where Truly Taupe encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 5, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Vaguely Mauve reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 53), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 4), opening up a space where Rockweed encloses it.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 27), opening up a space where Rosaline Pearl encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Misty reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 53), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 0), opening up a space where Superwhite encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 53, Icicle is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (65 vs 53) makes Lullaby the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 78 vs 53, Rarified Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
At LRV 53 vs 26, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 33, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (53 vs 41) makes Niebla Azul the marginally brighter of the two.
Niebla Azul reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 29), opening up a space where Morning at Sea encloses it.