Sherwin-Williams • 6521

Notable Hue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Notable Hue 6521
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Notable Hue is a versatile Purple 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 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#8BA7BB

LRV

36.69

Light Reflectance Value

36.69

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

Notable Hue's Color Strip

Notable Hue is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Honest Blue and Dyer's Woad. The strip spans from Hinting Blue at the lightest end to Commodore at the deepest. Color strip 185 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

C1Hinting Blue C2Honest Blue C3Notable Hue

C4Dyer's Woad C5Sporty Blue C6Denim C7Commodore

Notable Hue in Real Rooms

Notable Hue has a medium-high LRV of 36.69 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, misc and bathroom.

2 Home Office Photos

The transition from "home life" to "work life" can be signaled by the color of the room. Entering a space painted in Notable Hue provides a mental shift, telling your brain that it's time to settle in and be productive.

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Sherwin Williams Notable Hue home office color paint

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4 Misc Photos

Note how Notable Hue is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

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2 Bathroom Photos

The psychology of Notable Hue in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.