Sherwin-Williams • 6500

Open Seas

Name: Sherwin-Williams Open Seas 6500
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Open Seas as a versatile Blue because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can perfect for adding character to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 2 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#83AFBC

LRV

39.15

Light Reflectance Value

39.15

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

Collection

Energetic Living Well

Open Seas's Color Strip

Open Seas is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Rest Assured and Manitou Blue. The strip spans from Byte Blue at the lightest end to Bosporus at the deepest. Browsing strip 174 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Byte Blue C2Stream C3Rest Assured C4Open Seas

C5Manitou Blue C6Loch Blue C7Bosporus

Open Seas in Real Rooms

Open Seas has a medium-high LRV of 39.15 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and kitchen cabinets.

1 Misc Photo

These examples of Open Seas in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Sw 6500 Accent Wall

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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

The way Open Seas interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.