Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow 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 12 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#B7C9D1
LRV
56.69
Sleepy Hollow's Color Strip
Sleepy Hollow is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Moonmist and Faded Flaxflower. The strip spans from Moonmist at the lightest end to Endless Sea at the deepest. Strip 223 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Sleepy Hollow in Real Rooms
Sleepy Hollow has a high LRV of 56.69 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, mudroom, kitchen cabinets and bedroom.
7 Misc Photos
See how Sleepy Hollow is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Walls painted in Sleepy Hollow offer a soft, neutral backdrop.
@quinonezrenovation
1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Sleepy Hollow creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Mudroom walls painted Sleepy Hollow welcome family with warm, neutral charm.
@fivestarpaintingalpharetta
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
For an island-only application, Sleepy Hollow provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.
Kitchen cabinets in Sleepy Hollow combine functional storage with warm elegance.
@hikingtowardhome
Kitchen cabinets in Sleepy Hollow create bold storage that grounds the entire cooking space.
@hikingtowardhome
2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Sleepy Hollow reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Bedroom paneling in Sleepy Hollow adds depth and architectural character to the sleeping quarters.
@ourforevertnfarmhouse
Walls painted in Sleepy Hollow transform the bedroom into a moody, sophisticated retreat.
@ourforevertnfarmhouse
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 57, Icicle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 57, Zurich White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 74 vs 57, Napery is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 57, Icicle is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 57 and 56, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 57 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 57 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 56), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 57 vs 56), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 59 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (57 vs 53) makes Sleepy Hollow the marginally brighter of the two.
Sleepy Hollow reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 53), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 57), opening up a space where Sleepy Hollow encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (57 vs 50) makes Sleepy Hollow the marginally brighter of the two.
Sleepy Hollow reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 35), opening up a space where Truly Taupe encloses it.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 57), opening up a space where Sleepy Hollow encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 57, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 35, Sleepy Hollow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 13, Sleepy Hollow is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Hinting Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 68 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (65 vs 57) makes Mild Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Silent Ripple reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 57), opening up a space where Sleepy Hollow encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 57, Iceberg is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
Sleepy Hollow reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 37), opening up a space where Adrift encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 44, Sleepy Hollow is decisively the brighter choice.
Sleepy Hollow reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 35), opening up a space where Favorite Jeans encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 43, Sleepy Hollow is decisively the brighter choice.
A 10-point LRV gap (57 vs 47) makes Sleepy Hollow the marginally brighter of the two.