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 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 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.
SW Revel Blue dining room color
@mollymooneyes
SW Revel Blue dining room
@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.
Revel Blue accent wall
@jaimedcyr
Revel Blue painted storage
@elegantfinishesinc
Sherwin Williams Revel Blue accent wall color
@azpaintinghome
Sw 6530 Painted Furniture
@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
@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.
Revel Blue Front Door
@nadinewhitman21
Sw 6530 Front Door
@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.
Revel Blue kitchen cabinets color review
@coastalkelder
Revel Blue kitchen cabinets color
@coastalkelder
Kitchen Cabinets
@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.
Sw Revel Blue Kitchen Island
@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.
Sw Revel Blue Bathroom
@bndecoraz
Sherwin Williams Revel Blue Bathroom
@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.
Revel Blue Bedroom Accent Wall
@hlc.interior.solutions
