Notable Hue
Notable Hue is a versatile Purple 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 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#8BA7BB
LRV
36.69
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.
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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Office walls in Notable Hue energize the workspace with color.
@adlerscontracting
Home office painted in Notable Hue sparks creativity and focus.
@adlerscontracting
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.
Walls finished in Notable Hue bring bold, confident color.
@linnyjanevintage
Wall color in Notable Hue makes a distinctive statement.
@jopkemel
Paint in Notable Hue transforms the space with rich tone.
@coastalpaintingservicesllc
Walls in Notable Hue deliver a striking pop of color.
@coastalpaintingservicesllc
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.
Bathroom walls in Notable Hue create a spa-inspired retreat.
@honeybee7126
Bath painted in Notable Hue offers a luxurious color moment.
@reimaginestudio
