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Smoky Azurite

At first glance, Smoky Azurite belongs to the blue family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its blue classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. 15 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

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25.10

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Light Reflectance Value
25.10
Medium
TemperatureCool
SaturationMuted

Smoky Azurite's Color Strip

Smoky Azurite is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Favorite Jeans and Inky Blue. The strip spans from Moonmist at the lightest end to Endless Sea at the deepest. Strip 223 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Smoky Azurite in Rooms

Follow Smoky Azurite from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 15 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

2 Bathroom Photos

2 bathroom images trace Smoky Azurite (9148) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.

SW Smoky Azurite bathroom vanity

A bathroom vanity finished in Smoky Azurite anchors the space with cool sophistication.

@lloydsremodeling

Smoky Azurite Bathroom Vanity

Double vanity sinks painted Smoky Azurite bring calming elegance to this bathroom design.

@dmerkmccubbin

5 Misc Photos

Smoky Azurite (9148) moves through 5 misc images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its cool classification can bring a composed, clean tension to warmer finishes.

Sw Smoky Azurite Accent Wall

Feature wall in Smoky Azurite transforms this room with rich, moody atmosphere.

@gatewaypaintingllc

Sw Smoky Azurite Accent Wall

Statement wall painted Smoky Azurite grounds this contemporary space with bold color.

@andruspainting

Sw Smoky Azurite Review

Deep Smoky Azurite tones on this accent wall deliver unexpected visual warmth.

@christian.esposito.painting

Sw Smoky Azurite Review

Rich Smoky Azurite backdrop enhances architectural details throughout this sophisticated room.

@christian.esposito.painting

Sw 9148 Review

Matte finish on Smoky Azurite walls captures light beautifully in this space.

@christian.esposito.painting

1 Living Room Photo

The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes. In this setting, let the movement from window light to lamplight and upholstery, timber, art and metal accents guide the final sample decision.

Sherwin Williams Smoky Azurite Living Room

Walls dressed in Smoky Azurite create an inviting, serene living room retreat.

@megan_id_studio

7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Smoky Azurite (9148) can change noticeably under light moving across doors, rails and recessed panels. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.

SW Smoky Azurite kitchen cabinets

Kitchen cabinetry in Smoky Azurite pairs beautifully with stainless steel hardware.

@lloydsremodeling

Coordinating Colors

Icicle
Icicle
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Icicle vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Icicle
6238 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

At LRV 73 vs 25, Icicle is decisively the brighter choice.

Aesthetic White
Aesthetic White
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Aesthetic White vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Aesthetic White
7035 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 25), opening up a space where Smoky Azurite encloses it.

Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Tony Taupe
Tony Taupe
Smoky Azurite vs Tony Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Tony Taupe
7038 · LRV 37

Tony Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 25), opening up a space where Smoky Azurite encloses it.

Trim Color

Icicle
Icicle
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Icicle vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Icicle
6238 · LRV 73
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

At LRV 73 vs 25, Icicle is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Leisure Blue
Leisure Blue
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Leisure Blue vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Leisure Blue
6515 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

With LRVs of 25 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Bracing Blue
Bracing Blue
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Bracing Blue vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Bracing Blue
6242 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blue Cruise
Blue Cruise
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Blue Cruise vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Blue Cruise
7606 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

With LRVs of 26 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Sporty Blue
Sporty Blue
Smoky Azurite vs Sporty Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Sporty Blue
6522 · LRV 24

With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Poolhouse
Poolhouse
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Poolhouse vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Poolhouse
7603 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Poolhouse reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Secret Cove
Secret Cove
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Secret Cove vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Secret Cove
9058 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

With LRVs of 25 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Scanda
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Scanda vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Scanda
6529 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

With LRVs of 25 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dyer's Woad
Dyer's Woad
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Dyer's Woad vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Dyer's Woad
9071 · LRV 30
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

A 5-point LRV gap (30 vs 25) makes Dyer's Woad the marginally brighter of the two.

Blustery Sky
Blustery Sky
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Blustery Sky vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Smoky Azurite reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Georgian Revival Blue
Georgian Revival Blue
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Georgian Revival Blue vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Georgian Revival Blue
7609 · LRV 24
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Studio Mauve
Studio Mauve
Smoky Azurite vs Studio Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Mauve
0062 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 25, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.

Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Truly Taupe
Truly Taupe
Smoky Azurite vs Truly Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Truly Taupe
6038 · LRV 35

Truly Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Heavenly White
Heavenly White
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Heavenly White vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Heavenly White
6553 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 25), opening up a space where Smoky Azurite encloses it.

Original White
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Original White vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Original White
7077 · LRV 74
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

At LRV 74 vs 25, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.

Palisade
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Palisade vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Palisade
7635 · LRV 35
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

A 10-point LRV gap (35 vs 25) makes Palisade the marginally brighter of the two.

Griffin
Griffin
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Griffin vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Griffin
7026 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

A 12-point LRV gap (25 vs 13) makes Smoky Azurite the marginally brighter of the two.

Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Warm Stone
Warm Stone
Smoky Azurite vs Warm Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Warm Stone
7032 · LRV 20

A 5-point LRV gap (25 vs 20) makes Smoky Azurite the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Whirlpool
Whirlpool
Smoky Azurite vs Whirlpool
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Whirlpool
9135 · LRV 29

Whirlpool reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lakeside
Lakeside
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Lakeside vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Lakeside
9683 · LRV 47
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Lakeside reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 25), opening up a space where Smoky Azurite encloses it.

Meditative
Meditative
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Meditative vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Meditative
6227 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Meditative reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 25), opening up a space where Smoky Azurite encloses it.

Poolhouse
Poolhouse
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Poolhouse vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Poolhouse
7603 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Poolhouse reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 25), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bracing Blue
Bracing Blue
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Bracing Blue vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Bracing Blue
6242 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Darker Colors

Bunglehouse Blue
Bunglehouse Blue
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Bunglehouse Blue vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Bunglehouse Blue
0048 · LRV 11
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Smoky Azurite reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 11), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Blue encloses it.

Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Blue
Smoky Blue
Smoky Azurite vs Smoky Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Blue
7604 · LRV 15

Smoky Azurite reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Leisure Blue
Leisure Blue
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Leisure Blue vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Leisure Blue
6515 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

With LRVs of 25 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Needlepoint Navy
Needlepoint Navy
Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Needlepoint Navy vs Smoky Azurite
Sherwin-Williams
Needlepoint Navy
0032 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25

Smoky Azurite reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 13), opening up a space where Needlepoint Navy encloses it.

Smoky Azurite
Smoky Azurite
Waterloo
Waterloo
Smoky Azurite vs Waterloo
Sherwin-Williams
Smoky Azurite
9148 · LRV 25
Sherwin-Williams
Waterloo
9141 · LRV 13

At LRV 25 vs 13, Smoky Azurite is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

RGB112, 141, 158
HSL202° 19% 53%
CMYK29 11 0 38
CIE LabL: 57.0 a: -6.1 b: -12.3
XYZX: 22.38 Y: 24.96 Z: 35.98
Strip223 pos. C5

Manufacturer description

Consider this cool denim blue in a well-lit bedroom to add some murky sophistication. This hue’s yellow gray undertones add a touch of complexity.

Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data ↗