Sporty Blue
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 add character and warmth 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
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.
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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Shiplap wall panelling in Sporty Blue creates texture and depth in the space.
@foster_construction
Wall panelling painted Sporty Blue brings coastal charm to this bright room.
@foster_construction
Walls painted in Sporty Blue provide a crisp backdrop for minimalist décor.
@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.
Dining room walls in Sporty Blue pair beautifully with natural wood accents.
@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.
Bathroom panelling in Sporty Blue evokes a spa-like, serene atmosphere.
@cubedhomes
Textured wall panelling finished in Sporty Blue complements white fixtures perfectly.
@cubedhomes
Bathroom walls painted Sporty Blue feel fresh and inviting throughout the space.
@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.
House exterior painted Sporty Blue stands out against the surrounding landscape.
@fivestarpaintingelkhart
Siding in Sporty Blue gives this home a striking, contemporary appearance.
@naoesuzu
Exterior walls in Sporty Blue create curb appeal with modern sophistication.
@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.
Kitchen cabinetry in Sporty Blue offers timeless style with subtle sophistication.
@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.
Bedroom walls painted Sporty Blue create a calm, restful sleeping environment.
@hkl_design
Walls in Sporty Blue establish a peaceful backdrop for bedroom furnishings.
@masdemarcela
Master bedroom painted Sporty Blue balances energy with serene sophistication.
@masdemarcela
Bedroom color Sporty Blue enhances natural light and brightens the entire space.
@masdemarcela
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 24, Rarified Air is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 24, Natural Choice is decisively the brighter choice.
Emberglow reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
At LRV 78 vs 24, Rarified Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (30 vs 24) makes Dyer's Woad the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (31 vs 24) makes Bluesy Note the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (24 vs 21) makes Sporty Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Truly Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 24), opening up a space where Sporty Blue encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 24, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (35 vs 24) makes Palisade the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (24 vs 13) makes Sporty Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (24 vs 20) makes Sporty Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 24), opening up a space where Sporty Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 38 vs 24, Aleutian is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 24, Solitude is decisively the brighter choice.
Dried Lavender reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Favorite Jeans reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (24 vs 14) makes Sporty Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Sporty Blue reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 8), opening up a space where Indigo Batik encloses it.
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 10-point LRV gap (24 vs 14) makes Sporty Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Sporty Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.