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Rhythmic Blue

Sherwin-Williams Rhythmic Blue (6806) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. It appears in Living Well, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.

LRV

68.92

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Light Reflectance Value
68.92
Light
TemperatureCool
SaturationBright
Collection

Rhythmic Blue's Color Strip

Rhythmic Blue is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 179 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

Rhythmic Blue in Rooms

Follow Rhythmic Blue from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

2 Bathroom Photos

In a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, the most interesting quality of Rhythmic Blue (6806) may be the way it responds to tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

SW Rhythmic Blue bathroom

Bathroom tiles and walls in Rhythmic Blue establish a cool, refreshing atmosphere.

@brothersandfriendsllc

SW Rhythmic Blue bathroom color

This bathroom's Rhythmic Blue walls provide a tranquil backdrop for the fixtures.

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2 Misc Photos

2 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Rhythmic Blue (6806) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.

SW Rhythmic Blue wall paint color

Bedroom walls painted in Rhythmic Blue create depth and contemporary appeal.

@drs.inc

SW Rhythmic Blue wall paint

The accent wall in Rhythmic Blue anchors this room with sophisticated color.

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2 Bedroom Photos

The 2 bedroom images turn a purple swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its brighter saturation allows the hue to remain present rather than fading quietly into the background.

SW Rhythmic Blue bedroom paint review

Soft Rhythmic Blue walls frame this bedroom with calming, restful tones.

@brothersandfriendsllc

SW Rhythmic Blue bedroom paint

Bedroom walls dressed in Rhythmic Blue deliver serene, modern sophistication.

@brothersandfriendsllc

Coordinating Colors

Rarified Air
Rarified Air
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Rarified Air vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Rarified Air
6525 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Rarified Air reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Wondrous Blue
Wondrous Blue
Rhythmic Blue vs Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Wondrous Blue
6807 · LRV 59

A 10-point LRV gap (69 vs 59) makes Rhythmic Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Dyer's Woad
Dyer's Woad
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Dyer's Woad vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Dyer's Woad
9071 · LRV 30
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Rhythmic Blue reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 30), opening up a space where Dyer's Woad encloses it.

Trim Color

Rarified Air
Rarified Air
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Rarified Air vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Rarified Air
6525 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Rarified Air reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Similar Colors

Icelandic
Icelandic
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Icelandic vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Icelandic
6526 · LRV 67
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 67), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Moonmist
Moonmist
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Moonmist vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Moonmist
9144 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 68), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Mild Blue
Mild Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Mild Blue vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Mild Blue
6533 · LRV 65
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Rhythmic Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Hinting Blue
Hinting Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Hinting Blue vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Hinting Blue
6519 · LRV 68
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 68), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Balmy
Balmy
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Balmy vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Balmy
6512 · LRV 66
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

With LRVs of 69 and 66, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Silent Ripple
Rhythmic Blue vs Silent Ripple
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Silent Ripple
9682 · LRV 74

A 5-point LRV gap (74 vs 69) makes Silent Ripple the marginally brighter of the two.

Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Violet Vignette
Rhythmic Blue vs Violet Vignette
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Violet Vignette
7137 · LRV 74

A 5-point LRV gap (74 vs 69) makes Violet Vignette the marginally brighter of the two.

Iceberg
Iceberg
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Iceberg vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Iceberg
6798 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Iceberg reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Little Boy Blu
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Little Boy Blu vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Little Boy Blu
9054 · LRV 67
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

With LRVs of 69 and 67, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Chapeau Violet
Chapeau Violet
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Chapeau Violet vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Chapeau Violet
7136 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Chapeau Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Truly Taupe
Truly Taupe
Rhythmic Blue vs Truly Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Truly Taupe
6038 · LRV 35

At LRV 69 vs 35, Rhythmic Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Heavenly White
Heavenly White
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Heavenly White vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Heavenly White
6553 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

At LRV 81 vs 69, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.

Original White
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Original White vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Original White
7077 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Original White reads slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Palisade
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Palisade vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Palisade
7635 · LRV 35
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Rhythmic Blue reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 35), opening up a space where Palisade encloses it.

Griffin
Griffin
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Griffin vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Griffin
7026 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Rhythmic Blue reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 13), opening up a space where Griffin encloses it.

Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Warm Stone
Warm Stone
Rhythmic Blue vs Warm Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Warm Stone
7032 · LRV 20

Rhythmic Blue reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 20), opening up a space where Warm Stone encloses it.

Mercurial
Mercurial
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Mercurial vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Mercurial
9550 · LRV 61
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

A 8-point LRV gap (69 vs 61) makes Rhythmic Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Chapeau Violet
Chapeau Violet
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Chapeau Violet vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Chapeau Violet
7136 · LRV 78
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Chapeau Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Blissful Blue
Blissful Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Blissful Blue vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Blissful Blue
6527 · LRV 56
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Rhythmic Blue reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 56), opening up a space where Blissful Blue encloses it.

Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Wondrous Blue
Wondrous Blue
Rhythmic Blue vs Wondrous Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Wondrous Blue
6807 · LRV 59

A 10-point LRV gap (69 vs 59) makes Rhythmic Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Icelandic
Icelandic
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Icelandic vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Icelandic
6526 · LRV 67
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 69 vs 67), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cosmos
Cosmos
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Cosmos vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Cosmos
6528 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 38, Rhythmic Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Honest Blue
Honest Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Rhythmic Blue
Honest Blue vs Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Honest Blue
6520 · LRV 55
Sherwin-Williams
Rhythmic Blue
6806 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 55, Rhythmic Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

RGB204, 219, 229
HSL204° 32% 85%
CMYK11 4 0 10
CIE LabL: 86.6 a: -3.1 b: -6.6
XYZX: 64.37 Y: 69.16 Z: 84.07
Strip179 pos. C1

Manufacturer description

This luminous lavender-blue pulses with cool, periwinkle undertones that evoke twilight skies and serene meditation spaces. Perfect for bedrooms and creative studios, its bright saturation brings a refreshing energy while maintaining an airy, contemplative atmosphere.

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