Sherwin-Williams • 6522

Sporty Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Sporty Blue 6522
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its versatile qualities, Sporty Blue remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 15 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#6A8AA4

LRV

23.92

Light Reflectance Value

23.92

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationMidtone

Sporty Blue's Color Strip

Sporty Blue is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dyer's Woad and Denim. The strip spans from Hinting Blue at the lightest end to Commodore at the deepest. Strip 185 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Hinting Blue C2Honest Blue C3Notable Hue C4Dyer's Woad C5Sporty Blue

C6Denim C7Commodore

Sporty Blue in Real Rooms

Sporty Blue has a medium LRV of 23.92 — 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 misc, dining room, bathroom, house, kitchen cabinets and bedroom.

3 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Sporty 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.

SW 6522 wall panelling color

@foster_construction

Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue wall panelling

@foster_construction

SW Sporty Blue wall paint

@marshallhendersongroup

1 Dining Room Photo

The color Sporty Blue has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.

SW 6522 dining room color

@catbutrim

3 Bathroom Photos

The psychology of Sporty Blue in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.

Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue bathroom wall panelling

@cubedhomes

SW Sporty Blue bathroom wall panelling

@cubedhomes

SW Sporty Blue bathroom color review

@soldbysnowrealtor

3 House Photos

On the exterior, Sporty Blue holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

SW Sporty Blue house exterior color review

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Sporty Blue exterior paint

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Sporty Blue exterior color

@oyhutbayrealestate

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Sporty Blue earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.

SW 6522 kitchen cabinets color

@lifestyledthreesixty

4 Bedroom Photos

A bedroom finished in Sporty Blue rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.