Sherwin-Williams • 6225

Sleepy Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Sleepy Blue 6225
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Sleepy Blue is a versatile and reflective Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 15 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#BCCBCE

LRV

57.86

Light Reflectance Value

57.86

light

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

2020 Alive Living Well

Sleepy Blue's Color Strip

Sleepy Blue is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 220, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Sleepy Blue

C2Languid Blue C3Meditative C4Whirlpool C5Refuge C6Tempe Star C7Rainstorm

Sleepy Blue in Real Rooms

Sleepy Blue has a high LRV of 57.86 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. 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, bathroom and kitchen cabinets.

11 Misc Photos

These examples of Sleepy Blue 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 6225 hallway paint

@coastalpaintingservicesllc

2 Bathroom Photos

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Sleepy Blue provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

Sw 6225 Bathroom

@cottonwood_grove

Sherwin Williams Sleepy Blue Bathroom

@mopaintingandreno

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Sleepy Blue brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.