Revel Blue
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Revel Blue remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 16 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#4C6B8A
LRV
13.76
Revel Blue's Color Strip
Revel Blue is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Scanda and Indigo. The strip spans from Icelandic at the lightest end to Indigo at the deepest. Strip 178 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Revel Blue in Real Rooms
Revel Blue has a low LRV of 13.76 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. 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 dining room, misc, living room, front door, kitchen cabinets, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.
2 Dining Room Photos
Revel Blue in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Dining room walls in Revel Blue create bold, sophisticated atmosphere.
@mollymooneyes
Revel Blue walls transform this dining space into an intimate jewel box.
@mollymooneyes
4 Misc Photos
Revel Blue shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Accent wall in Revel Blue makes a confident, dramatic statement.
@jaimedcyr
Storage unit painted Revel Blue becomes a stunning decorative focal point.
@elegantfinishesinc
Single wall in Revel Blue anchors the room with artistic confidence.
@azpaintinghome
Furniture piece painted in Revel Blue transforms with bold, saturated color.
@paintingbythepenny
1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Revel Blue. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Living room walls in Revel Blue establish rich, moody elegance.
@brvpaint
2 Front Door Photos
Choosing Revel Blue for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Entrance door in Revel Blue commands attention with striking depth.
@nadinewhitman21
Entry door in Revel Blue makes a confident, welcoming first impression.
@myflippinfamily_official
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Revel Blue on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Cabinet fronts in Revel Blue bring moody elegance to kitchen storage.
@coastalkelder
Cabinetry in Revel Blue establishes a bold, coordinated kitchen palette.
@coastalkelder
Lower cabinets in Revel Blue create visual grounding beneath countertops.
@coastalkelder
1 Kitchen Photo
Revel Blue is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Island base in Revel Blue anchors the kitchen with dramatic impact.
@coastalkelder
2 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Revel Blue with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Vanity in Revel Blue establishes a spa-inspired bathroom retreat.
@bndecoraz
Bathroom walls in Revel Blue deliver luxurious, jewel-toned sophistication.
@dwkconstruction
1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Revel Blue with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Accent wall in Revel Blue frames the bedroom with saturated richness.
@hlc.interior.solutions
Coordinating Colors
Rarified Air reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 14), opening up a space where Revel Blue encloses it.
At LRV 86 vs 14, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
Primavera reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 14), opening up a space where Revel Blue encloses it.
Trim Color
Rarified Air reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 14), opening up a space where Revel Blue encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 14 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 16 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 15 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 15 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (18 vs 14) makes Sapphire the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 35 vs 14, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 14, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 14), opening up a space where Revel Blue encloses it.
Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 14), opening up a space where Revel Blue encloses it.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Warm Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 61 vs 14, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (24 vs 14) makes Sporty Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 34 vs 14, Baby Blue Eyes is decisively the brighter choice.
Dyer's Woad reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 14), opening up a space where Revel Blue encloses it.
With LRVs of 14 and 14, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 11-point LRV gap (25 vs 14) makes Scanda the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (14 vs 4) makes Revel Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.