Soulful Blue featured
Sherwin-Williams6543

Soulful Blue

With a focus on versatile tones, Soulful Blue (6543) is a standout Purple in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 7 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#757C91

LRV

20.30

Light Reflectance Value
20.30
medium
Temperaturecool
SaturationMidtone

Soulful Blue's Color Strip

Soulful Blue is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dusty Heather and Mesmerize. The strip spans from Starry Night at the lightest end to Majestic Purple at the deepest. As part of strip 187, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

Soulful Blue in Real Rooms

Soulful Blue has a medium LRV of 20.3 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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 bathroom, misc, bedroom and house.

Color Strip 187

4 Bathroom Photos

Pairing Soulful 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.

Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue bathroom color review

Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue bathroom color review

@farmfieldtoforeverhome

Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue bathroom color

Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue bathroom color

@farmfieldtoforeverhome

Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue bathroom

Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue bathroom

@jacksondesignandremodeling

Soulful Blue Bathroom

Soulful Blue Bathroom

@8thlinefarmhouse

1 Misc Photo

In walk-in closets or pantries, Soulful Blue provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue wall paint

Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue wall paint

@farmfieldtoforeverhome

1 Bedroom Photo

For guest bedrooms, Soulful Blue is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.

Sw 6543 Nursery

Sw 6543 Nursery

@cgar____

1 House Photo

Using Soulful Blue on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.

Sw Soulful Blue Exterior

Sw Soulful Blue Exterior

@kerryjfitzpatrick

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#757C91
RGB117, 124, 145
HSL225° 11% 51%
CMYK19 14 0 43
CIE LabL: 52.1 a: 2.1 b: -12.2
XYZX: 19.65 Y: 20.24 Z: 29.65
Strip187 pos. C5